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Spicy Pan-Fried Squash

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"Pan-fried squash makes an excellent taco filler! Serve on warm, fresh corn tortillas. Top with black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and your favorite salsa."
Spicy Pan-Fried Squash Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 2 times with an average star rating of 3.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1/2 onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ground red pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

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Wine Sauvignon Blanc
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DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut squash into chunks and remove rind. Shred squash and onion in a food processor. Place in a colander and press with a potato masher to drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour and egg. Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place walnut-sized scoops of the squash mixture into the hot oil. Press flat with a spatula. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by scw23 
this was a pretty good vegetarian filler for tacos ... i might try some different spices next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by tyana 
This was delicious but very tedious to make. The squash was difficult to peel and chop raw (I... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Spicy Pan-Fried Squash

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 232

  • Total Fat: 16.5g
  • Cholesterol: 106mg
  • Sodium: 135mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 5g

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