Shiitake Butternut Ragout
INN SEASON CAFÉ’S SHIITAKE BUTTERNUT RAGOUT
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 cup diced shallots
• 2 cups leeks, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 4 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
• 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 6-7 whole sage leaves
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons shogu (soy sauce)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic and shallots, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add leeks and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add shiitake mushrooms and butternut squash, and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add wine, shoyu, mustard, sage and thyme.

Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until butternut squash is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with pasta, couscous or wild rice.