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This easy squash sandwich…:)
We keep getting some or the other squash from our weekly farm delivery. I have this one squash, which I don’t even what it is ..:) It is dirty green with some rough bumps on it, shaped somewhat like a pumpkin.. can anyone give me a name to put on that squash?
I don’t know how you all roast a humongous squash when the squash cutting person (read husband) is not around. The other day I was done trying to cut it open. So I just took the whole Butternut squash, made a couple of tiny knife holes in it, lightly coated it with oil, put it on a baking sheet and popped it into the oven at 335 degrees F and baked it till my knife went in super easy(at least half an hour). Done!
I cooled the squash, cut it open, which was now super easy because it was cooked and soft. Scooped out the innards and cut off the stem. The peel was already separating from the squash so pulled it off.
Chopped it up and refrigerated it.
Ha! I am not playing around with any of those slippery squashes again. I might end up cutting my finger or something. I am going to roast them all whole!
I keep running out of ideas to use them up. After adding the roasted squash to salads, curries, and eating as a side( I still had some left), I decided to put some in an easy sandwich. Load it up with some caramelized onions, drench it all in spicy mayo(Sriracha mayo idea borrowed from Erin’s Reuben twist), and eat it messily.
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Steps:
Prep the buns/rolls. Toast lightly if needed. Top the bottom of the roll with lettuce(or baby greens), tomatoes (optional).
Toss the roasted butternut cubes in salt, pepper and herbs of choice. I used parsley.
Top with caramelized onions.
Drench the whole tower in as much or as little of the Sriracha/hot sauce vegenaise.
Top with other half of the roll.
Eat, spill on the sides, eat.
Roasted Butternut Squash Slider with Balsamic Caramelized onions, Sriracha Mayo. Vegan Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- Dinner rolls or slider buns
For the roasted squash:
- 2 cups cubed roasted butternut squash , or other squash
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt, pepper, italian herbs to taste
For the Sriracha Mayo:
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha or garlic chile sauce
- 4 Tbsp vegan mayo
For the Balsamic Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- a generous pinch of salt
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the buns/rolls. Toast lightly if needed. I used my Spelt Rye Sorghum Kamut Barley Multigrain rolls.
- Top the roll with lettuce or baby greens, tomato slices (optional).
- Heat up a pan with a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and Toss the Roasted butternut cubes in salt, pepper and herbs of choice(I used parsley) for a minute to heat it all up. you can also serve it cold tossed in salt and herbs. Use cubed or sliced.
- (If you dont have roasted squash, slice the raw squash and place in a large greased pan on medium heat. Flip the slices after 6-8 minutes, sprinkle salt, pepper, herbs, and cook till tender.)
- Top with Balsamic or plain Caramelized onions.
- Drench the whole tower in as much or as little of the Sriracha/hot sauce vegenaise/mayo.
- Top with other half of the roll.
- Eat, spill on the sides.
Sriracha Mayo:
- Add 1 Tablespoon(or more to taste) of Sriracha or hot sauce in 4-5 Tablespoons of Vegenaise or home made mayo like this one or Sriracha/hot sauce mixed in cashew cream. Mix and use.
Caramelized Onions:
- Add enough evoo(extra virgin olive oil) or other oil of choice to coat a pan, heat on medium and cook sliced onion for 10 minutes. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon sugar(for a 1/2 cup of sliced onion) and a few drops on water. Mix and keep cooking on low-medium, partially covered, stirring every 6-8 minutes, until golden brown. If the onions start to stick or burn add some water. For balsamic onions, Add Balsamic vinegar(1/2 teaspoon or more to taste, for 1/2 cup onion) and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did this with acorn squash, it was epic! I cut the squash in half and stuck it in the oven for 40 minutes, worked great!
I just had this for lunch. Thanks for the squash cooking tip, am saving the leftover for risotto. My husband and I loved the sandwich.
Awesome! i am so glad you liked it !!
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This looks insanely good! Wow – what amazing flavors! And so pretty. 🙂
You know, in all fairness Richa, as a true skeptic I must run some trial tests first before handing out any props. I hope you understand. Because most of these delicious looking pictures on ads have what I call: “The Quiznos’ Syndrome.” Which means the picture is much better than the sandwich itself (also don’t look nearly as good)…lol. I’ll be back another time to give you my decision on this important matter.
Sure, I will be here waiting:) as for the quiznos and others syndrome.. they have a ton of money they throw at the design, marketing, photographing etc teams and the pictured food is not even necessarily food. This however went straight into my tummy after the photoshoot:) I hope you like this flavor profile:)
This recipe was the talk of the lunchroom at school today! Great idea- can’t wait to try it. Yum!
Awesome! let me know when you do!:)) i’d love to know more about the lunchroom converstion:)
I am enjoying this sandwich right now. It is divine. Thank you!
That is awesome! Thank you for trying it out and loving it! xoxo
Fixed this again for brunch today. I made enough of the mayo, onions, and squash to have leftovers for an easy dinner tomorrow night. One of the most amazing sandwiches ever!
Having this for brunch today. Excited about the leftover ingredients…dinner tomorrow night will be easy and super tasty. This is an amazing sandwich!
This looks incredible! It reminds me of one of my favorite burgers at Plum Bistro. I think even my picky partner would eat this one! 🙂
Thanks Sonnet! hope you 2 like it:) I eat at plum and sage way too many times!
We don’t even watch the superbowl, but I’m pretty sure we’ll be eating these on Sunday.
yes make some!! go easy on the Sriracha:)
This is insane! I love the photos showing the layering of the burger items. The photo is gorgeous and I want this now. Amazing Richa!
Thank you Erin! the sandwich was simple, so i thought i should take the layering pictures just to see what all is in there:)