{"id":1290,"date":"2012-01-18T18:49:30","date_gmt":"2012-01-18T18:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2024-07-24T20:13:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T20:13:17","slug":"recipe-winter-squash-patties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/recipe-winter-squash-patties\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe:  Winter Squash Patties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About this time of year, most of us have some winter squashes kicking around, waiting to be used up before spring.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a great way to put them to good use.\u00a0 Simply roast up a double batch for dinner one night and then, a couple nights later, you&#8217;ll be set to make patties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two Recipe Formats for Your Convenience<\/strong>\u00a0 While this recipe is written in the usual detailed form, it is first written in an abbreviated format that shows how simple cooking can be with a few healthy cooking basics under your belt.\u00a0 No need to struggle through a lot of details if you already know how to roast squash, saute aromatics, fry in a healthful amount of oil and so on.\u00a0 With the &#8220;details struggle&#8221; eliminated, presto!\u00a0 Healthy cooking becomes easeful and enjoyable.\u00a0 Interested in\u00a0 this kind of cooking?\u00a0 Join one of our Whole Kitchen meal making classes where we learn helpful &#8220;cooking Legos&#8221; that can be mixed and matched to make hundreds of easy, delicious, wholesome dishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Recipe Offers Lots of Room for Innovation\u00a0<\/strong> This recipe is also what we call a &#8220;recipe basic.&#8221;\u00a0 The advantage of a good recipe basic is that it can easily be varied to make 10 or 20 recipes.\u00a0 E.g., this recipe can easily be varied into an Indian style dish by substituting Indian for the savory spices called for.\u00a0 The patties can also be topped differently for variety.\u00a0 See below for a couple suggestions.\u00a0 Learning to customize and vary recipes is another skill we learn in our Whole Kitchen meal making classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Kind of Squash to Use<\/strong>\u00a0 While any of the winter squash will work, the sweet flavor of kabocha and butternut make a very nice dish.\u00a0 Acorn and carnival can be fairly dry and bland, so if you must use some up, try to mix in some of the more flavorful varieties, like the kabocha, butternut, delicata or dumpling.\u00a0 Also, be sure to adjust the seasonings depending on the flavor (or lack thereof) in your squash.\u00a0 Stronger flavors and more salt can help perk up a unexciting squash.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\">Squash Patties (Abbreviated Version)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saute<\/strong> aromatics until onion is lightly browned and celery is tender but still a little crunchy.\u00a0 Then saute garlic, herbs and spices for another minute or two.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Tbsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 med onion, diced to 1\/4\u201d<\/li>\n<li>2 large stalks celery, diced to 1\/4\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. rubbed sage<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. dried leaf thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. marjoram<\/li>\n<li>2 shakes cayenne pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mix<\/strong> sauteed aromatics with the following in a large mixing bowl:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups lightly packed, roasted squash pieces, roughly 1\u201d square<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup dry, whole grain breadcrumbs (plus 1-2 Tbsp. additional if needed)<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Form<\/strong> mixture into 3&#8243; patties, adding an extra tablespoon or two of breadcrumbs if mixture is too runny.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fry<\/strong> patties in olive oil, then serve with one of the optional toppings, as desired.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-2 Tbsp olive oil, as needed for frying<\/li>\n<li>Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (optional topping)<\/li>\n<li>Salsa (optional topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Makes 12 to 15 patties to serves 4 as a main dish, 6 as a side dish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:90px;\"><span style=\"color:#009900;\">The &#8220;Unwritten Code:&#8221;\u00a0 <span style=\"color:#000000;\">These are the kind of healthy cooking basics we learn in Whole Kitchen meal making classes that make healthy cooking not only easy but delicious:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to heat a pan and saute in minimal amounts of fat for magnificent flavor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">What kind of pan is good for sauteing:\u00a0 size, shape, kind<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">The order in which to add ingredients<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to bring out the best flavor of garlic, herbs and spices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to avoid burning them<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to roast squash for best flavor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to easily cut and seed hard winter squashes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to quickly remove the flesh of a roasted squash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to adjust spices to make a dish perfectly suited to your tastes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\">How to modify a dish for variety<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"padding-left:90px;\"><span style=\"color:#009900;\">Without this unwritten code, recipes must be more detailed (and still don&#8217;t cover all the tricks and tips for the most flavorful cooking!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\">Squash Patties (Detailed Version)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Tbsp. olive oil, plus an extra teaspoon for garlic and spices<\/li>\n<li>1 med onion, diced to 1\/4\u201d<\/li>\n<li>2 large stalks celery, diced to 1\/4\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. rubbed sage<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. dried leaf thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. marjoram<\/li>\n<li>2 shakes cayenne pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saute Aromatics and Herbs\u00a0<\/strong> Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until fairly hot but not smoking.\u00a0 Add onion and saute about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just becoming translucent.\u00a0 Add celery and continue cooking and stirring about 8 to 10 more minutes, until onion is lightly browned and celery is tender but still a little crunchy.<\/p>\n<p>Push vegetables to sides of pan.\u00a0 Into the open center of pan pour the additional teaspoon of oil and warm.\u00a0 Add garlic to warmed oil and cook another minute.\u00a0 Add spices and cook just another minute or two, then stir everything together and remove pan from heat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups lightly packed, roasted squash pieces, roughly 1\u201d square<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup dry, whole grain breadcrumbs (plus 1-2 Tbsp. additional if needed)<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Make Squash Mixture\u00a0<\/strong> In a large mixing bowl, lightly mash squash pieces with a large fork, leaving a little texture.\u00a0 Make a hole in center of squash, add eggs and beat well.\u00a0 Add breadcrumbs and salt and pepper along with vegetable-spice mixture, then stir well to combine everything.\u00a0 If possible, allow to sit for 15 to 30 minutes for flavors to meld.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-2 Tbsp olive oil, as needed for frying<\/li>\n<li>Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (optional topping)<\/li>\n<li>Salsa (optional topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Form and Fry Patties<\/strong>\u00a0 When ready to form patties, stir squash mixture thoroughly, adding an extra tablespoon or two of breadcrumbs if mixture is too runny.\u00a0 Form mixture into 12-15 patties, about 3\u201d in diameter, and lay on a couple dinner plates.<\/p>\n<p>Heat a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan or griddle over medium heat, then brush with oil and continue heating until a small amount of batter sizzles when poured onto pan.\u00a0 Lay a single layer of patties in heated pan, being careful not to crowd them.\u00a0 Cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, then remove to a plate.\u00a0 If desired, keep in a warm oven.\u00a0 Repeat, using more oil as necessary, until patties are all cooked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Serve\u00a0<\/strong> Serve patties on a platter, with a topping or two on the side, if desired.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Toppings:\u00a0 <\/strong>While a ready made cranberry sauce or salsa can be served with good results, this dish can go gourmet by serving with our Cranberry Fig Relish or Orange Tomatilla Salsa. \u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/everydaygoodeating.com\/classes-questions.html\">Email for the recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make as an Appetizer<\/strong>\u00a0 Make 2\u201d patties for a healthful appetizer that doesn\u2019t rely on the usual blend of bread and cheese for good taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About this time of year, most of us have some winter squashes kicking around, waiting to be used up before spring.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a great way to put them to good use.\u00a0 Simply roast up a double batch for dinner one night and then, a couple nights later, you&#8217;ll be set to make patties. 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