Butternut Squash Patties

(WTNH) -- Chef Robert Landolphi shares his recipe for butternut squash patties.

Landolphi is the author of "Gluten Free Everyday" and "Quick-Fix Gluten-Free." Learn more at www.glutenfreechefrob.com

Butternut Squash Patties with Honey Citrus Arugula Salad
Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup diced red onion, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra for frying
2 cups peeled, seeded and grated Butternut Squash
½ cup peeled and grated carrot
¼ cup scallions, diced
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup chick pea flour
2 tablespoons gluten free bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups baby arugula
Honey Citrus Dressing-as needed (recipe below)
2 ounces feta, crumbled-(optional)

Directions:

1. In medium sauté pan, cook onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat until softened.  Set aside.
2. Place grated butternut squash in large bowl with grated carrots, scallions, red onion, honey, egg, chick pea flour, bread crumbs, cinnamon, chipotle pepper, and salt.
3. Mix all ingredients together in bowl, and refrigerate 30 minutes. (If mixture is wet add extra gluten free breadcrumbs)
4. Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Working in batches, make ¼ cup size patties and place into skillet. Fry patties until golden brown, 3 minutes per side, adding more olive oil as needed, until all patties are cooked.  Place cooked patties on sheet pan and hold in warm oven while making salad.
5. Place arugula in large bowl and toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat greens.   Place hot patties on platter, top with dressed arugula and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Honey Citrus Dressing
Makes ¾ cup dressing

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt-to taste
Black pepper-to taste

Directions:
In a blender, blend together honey, lemon juice and Dijon mustard.  With blender running on low, slowly drizzle in olive oil until dressing is thoroughly blended.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.