Squash au Vin

• servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 oz. crimini mushrooms, quartered

Kosher salt

1 large onion, thinly sliced

4 large shallots, halved through root ends, peeled

6 garlic cloves, 5 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1¼ cups dry white wine

¾ cup whole farro, barley, or freekeh

3 Tbsp. red or white miso

1 small kabocha squash (about 3 lb.), halved, seeds removed, cut into 2"-thick wedges

1 medium delicata squash (about 12 oz.), halved, seeds removed, cut into 2"-thick wedges

1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems

Zest of 1⁄2 lemon

Directions

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high. Cook mushrooms, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6–8 minutes. Season with salt; transfer to a plate. Let pot cool 2 minutes.

Set pot over medium heat and pour in remaining 3 Tbsp. oil. Cook onion and shallots, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown, 6–8 minutes. Add sliced garlic and butter; cook, stirring often, until garlic is softened and starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Add wine; simmer, stirring once, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add farro, miso, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve miso. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring once or twice, until farro is halfway cooked, about 20 minutes.

Taste broth and season with salt. Add squash (submerge the best you can), cover, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Ladle stew into bowls; top with parsley, lemon zest, and chopped garlic.

Notes

Proportions and cooking times are off. Adjust accordingly.