Source: NPR.org Kitchen Window series adapted from Barbara Kafka's Vegetable Love (Artisan 2005)
Servings: four cups
Entered by: Cynthia Willett

I first tried this recipe last fall and was thrilled to see the winter squash varieties coming in again.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced 1/4"
  • 1/2 pound ground lamb
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 pounds squash, peeled, seeded and fibers removed, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried Mediterranean oregano
  • 1 tsp coarse salt, or to taste
  • 1/3 cup plum tomato puree or diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the lamb, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the meat has lost most of its raw color. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the squash, oregano and salt. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup water and stir. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the tomatoes. (If not serving immediately, turn off the heat and reheat just before serving.) Cook, uncovered, at a low boil for about 5 minutes, until the liquid reduces and the squash is meltingly tender. Stir in the lemon juice and salt and pepper as needed.

Comments

Kathleen and Ken Ferris 6/24/2012
What type of squash is used for this dish?