FALL SUCCOTASH

Succotash generally has corn in it but this one is a mélange of fall vegetables that are sautéed and combined. Not an authentic succotash but really tasty!

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

½ cup (125 mL) chopped red onion

2 tsp (10 mL) chopped garlic

2 cups (500 mL) diced butternut squash

1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup (250 mL) Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced

2 tbsp (30 mL) sliced fresh sage leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Pinch arbol chili pepper or other hot peppers

1 Heat vegetable oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

2 Stir in butternut squash, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts and sage leaves and sauté for 2 minutes or until beginning to brown.

3 Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and the tomatoes have softened. Season with chili and serve.

Serves 2