Description
This simple recipe does for a meal what a moto jacket does for a tee shirt and jeans—it transforms something ordinary into something truly extraordinary. We love it as a rich starter, but if you serve it with a side salad, it can be a very satisfying meal too.
Number of Servings
6
Preparation Time
50 min
Ingredients
1 pound peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice (3 cups) 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt Freshly ground pepper 2 cups whole einka or other wheat berries 10 ounces Tuscan kale, stemmed, leaves sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (4 cups) 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Steps
• Preheat the oven to 400°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the squash for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cover the wheat berries with 5 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, 25 minutes. • Add the kale to the wheat berries, cover and remove from the heat; let stand until the kale is wilted, 5 minutes. Drain well and add the wheat and kale to the squash. Add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the oil to the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss. • In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat until just starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sage and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer, stirring, until evaporated. Scrape the shallot and garlic into the salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and serve. • MAKE AHEAD The salad can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.
