Grilled Pattypan Squash With Hot Chorizo Vinaigrette

Serves: 5

Leola Gaylord

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

62

Spice

47

Sweetness

54

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Blot off moisture from squash with a paper towel

2

Grill squash rounds, turning them often, until tender and nicely charred, about 3 minutes total per side

3

Place squash cut side up on a paper towel-lined baking sheet

4

Generously sprinkle with kosher salt

5

Let sit 15 minutes to extract some moisture from the squash

6

Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat; add olive oil and ground chorizo

7

Cook until chorizo is very well browned, 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat into fine pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks

8

Remove from heat

9

Leave about 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pan; remove the rest

10

Stir olive oil, vinegar, and freshly sliced mint into the chorizo mixture

11

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate

12

Transfer to serving dish

13

Top with warm chorizo vinaigrette

14

Garnish with more chopped mint