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Steamed Squash with sherry and almond

The kind of Spanish plate you make on repeat. sherry and almond, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.3 from 2,700 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Steamed Squash with sherry and almond
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sherry and almond elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the sherry vinegar and the rest of the sherry and almond flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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