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Rustic Squash Tarts Recipe

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Of all the delicious Thanksgiving side dishes we tested, this recipe from field editor Ann Marie Moch of Kintyre, North Dakota was the biggest surprise. These flaky, rustic-looking pastry shells hold a sweet and spicy pecan layer under the squash slices.

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Rustic Squash Tarts Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground pecans
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine squash and water. Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Add the oil, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper; seal bag and shake to coat. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon; set aside.
Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; transfer each to an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Arrange squash slices to within 1-1/2 in. of edges, alternating slices of butternut and acorn squash.
Fold up edges of pastry over filling, leaving centers uncovered. Brush pastry with egg. Dot squash with butter. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 tarts (8 servings each).

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 279 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 196 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Rustic Squash Tarts in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p7

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Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2012 by germanycook

Didn't give this 5 stars because I thought the squash should be more softer than it was..... but it was a very good and different side dish, had lots of positive comments about it! Next time I will just cook the squash longer in the microwave :)