Warm Farro Salad +
 Roasted Butternut Squash 
with Sage and Butter

Yield: 10-12 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Butternut Squash (about 1 small squash), cut into small cubes
• 
2 Shallots, peeled and sliced into rings

• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

• 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Ground Pepper

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

• 2 cups dry Farro, cooked (keep warm) – Kamut or Wheatberries can also be used
• 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 1/4 cup Small Sage Leaves
• 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 1/3 cup crumbled Goats' Cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the cubed squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the sea salt and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the squash and toss to coat. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (tossing halfway through), or until squash is tender and lightly caramelized on top.
2. Place the butter in a saucepan and melt over medium/high heat. Add the shallots, continue cooking until butter begins to foam. Add the sage leaves to the foaming butter. Continue to cook, giving the pan a swirl every 10 seconds or so until the butter becomes lightly browned and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup.
3. Put squash in a bowl along with the cooked farro and toasted pecans. Pour the sage-maple brown butter over and toss to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled goats' cheese, if desired.
4. Serve warm.