How to Make Squash Plants In Tomato Cages

Acorn Squash-Tomato Hash

Standard wire mesh cages sold at the garden centers need additional anchorage to support the plant and are not big enough to contain large size tomato plants.

Recipe Summary Acorn Squash-Tomato Hash

I made this up as a way to use a squash and some leftover couscous. It looks awful, but it tastes really good! It has a nice flavor my wife called sweet and gentle. Serve in bowls over rice or couscous.

Ingredients | Squash Plants In Tomato Cages

1 small acorn squash, halved and seeded

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped

3 tablespoons red wine

1 tablespoon dried basil

½ (5 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach, stems removed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place acorn squash cut-side down in a glass baking dish. Pierce the skin in a few places with a sharp knife. Pour in 1 inch water.

Cook squash in the microwave on high until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Scoop flesh into a large bowl; discard skin.

Preheat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes with their liquid; simmer until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

Stir squash gradually into the skillet. Pour in red wine, stirring to loosen mixture. Add basil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Spread spinach on top. Cover skillet; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir spinach into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Info | Squash Plants In Tomato Cages

prep: 25 mins cook: 24 mins additional: 5 mins total: 54 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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