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It’s that time of year, everyone! The holidays are coming, and we’re all looking for recipes that will get us in the spirit without throwing our bodies completely off track. That’s why I’m glad Allison, our food writer, is dropping in today to share a light and delicious recipe for your gatherings this season. Her pesto recipe will definitely be featured in our spread this year. Check out this healthy alternative to traditional sides, and let us know what you think in the comments! xo - Candace
I have no idea where this year has gone. I blinked, then it was November. Then I just looked at my calendar and saw how mid-November is already next week. I'll probably sneeze, and it'll be Thanksgiving Eve!
I'll be honest: I don't need a huge turkey for Thanksgiving. It's tasty and all, but it is not a requirement at my dinner table. I've had people respond in genuine confusion - damn near horror, in fact - when I've told them I grew up eating a small roasted pork loin for the tiny Thanksgivings of my youth. The table seated myself, my parents, and my paternal grandparents, none of whom were huge turkey fans. "But...it's THANKSGIVING. You're SUPPOSED to have a turkey!" No, Karen, you can have what you please. Just be with your family, give thanks, and show gratitude. (We'll push politics aside in this conversation, haha...)
Whether you want to make something unique & healthier to serve alongside a larger meal, or something small & warming to go with a more intimate or solo Thanksgiving dinner, this Apple & Squash Galette with Herbed Crust is the perfect option. This can be done in under an hour if you buy pre-rolled dough; take note, that is my personal ace in the hole, as I really never have a desire to make dough! I love using Wholly Wholesome Organic Pie Crusts because - compared some some other brands you'll find at the grocery store - there is a lot less JUNK in the ingredients. This is a light yet flavorful dish, the apples and Delicata squash playing wonderfully off each other. A light sprinkle of minced rosemary and oregano in the base and on the crust give it a comforting herbaceous note.
Dare to be a little different this holiday season!
Apple Delicata Squash Galette with Herbed Crust
Apple Delicata Squash Galette with Herbed Crust
Ingredients:
- One pie crust (bought, or use your own recipe!)
- One large baking apple, such a Honeycrisp, Macintosh, or Fuji
- One small to medium Delicata squash
- 2 tablespoons of butter, melted, OR two tablespoons neurtal-flavored oil of choice
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim is fine; I tested this recipe with part-skim and loved it!)
- 1/4 small white onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced & divided (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions:
1.) If using a pre-rolled pie dough, take out to thaw and warm to room temperature. If making your own dough...do it now! 😊
2.) Once crust is ready, preheat oven to 400 °F.
3.) Thinly slice the apple and place into a bowl. Slice the Delicata squash in half, remove seeds, and thinly slice into half-moon shapes. Place into bowl with apples, add melted butter or oil, and lightly toss to combine. Add salt to taste, ideally just a few shakes.
4.) Unroll pre-rolled pie dough OR roll out your dough to roughly 12" diameter; gently place on baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spoon ricotta cheese into center of dough and spread evenly until there is a roughly 1" perimeter around the edge of the dough; this 1" will be folded up for the crust. Sprinkle with onion and half of the rosemary. Layer slices of apples & squash over the ricotta; get decorative if you choose! Fold the 1" perimeter of dough over the edge of the apple & squash slices; this can look a look rough. (It's rustic!) Slightly moisten edge of crust with water or oil and sprinkle with remaining rosemary and oregano.
5.) Place in oven for 45 minutes or until crust is golden and the apples and squash are tender and slightly browned. Remove from oven, allow to cool on rack for 15 minutes. Serve immediately!
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