Winter Panzanella
Introduction
A cold-weather version of the summer favorite, Panzanella (typically made with day-old bread, tomato, cucumber and a light oil-and-vinegar dressing). This winter version features butternut squash, spinach, raisin bread and an apple cider vinaigrette.
Ingredients
4 shallots, sliced
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 to 5 cups)
4 slices Panettone (the raisin-studded Italian holiday bread) or bakery-style raisin bread, cubed
3 cups baby spinach
Vinaigrette:
3 Tbsp. apple cider
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 to 5 cups)
4 slices Panettone (the raisin-studded Italian holiday bread) or bakery-style raisin bread, cubed
3 cups baby spinach
Vinaigrette:
3 Tbsp. apple cider
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, toss shallots and squash in 1 Tbsp. olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Roast about 40 minutes, turning occasionally. Add bread cubes and roast 15 minutes more. Remove pan from oven.
Place spinach in a large serving bow, then top with warm vegetable-bread mixture. Drizzle with apple cider vinaigrette and toss gently. Add a few grinds of fresh cracked pepper.
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Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRYNWRITES4FOOD.
Place spinach in a large serving bow, then top with warm vegetable-bread mixture. Drizzle with apple cider vinaigrette and toss gently. Add a few grinds of fresh cracked pepper.
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Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRYNWRITES4FOOD.
Number of Servings: 4