Roasted Acorn Squash Slices
Learn How To Roast Acorn Squash until tender and golden, then take it up a notch with a spicy-sweet topping of pomegranate, pistachios and chili crisp. Perfect as a holiday side or a vibrant vegetarian main that's anything but boring.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Squash:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium acorn squashes
For The Topping:
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 2 teaspoons chili crisp (or more, if you'd like it spicier)
- ¼ cup tahini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir oil, cumin, coriander, salt, paprika, black pepper and cinnamon until well combined.
- Cut squashes crosswise into 1-inch slices. Use sharp paring knife to cut the seed and pulp section from middle of each slice. Discard pulp and seeds. Place squash slices on prepared pan, making sure they are in a single layer with a bit of space around each slice. If needed, use a second pan.s
- Pour oil mixture over squash and toss until well combined, then arrange squash in single layer. Transfer to oven and roast 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and tender, turning once halfway through.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir orange zest and juice, pomegranate arils, parsley, pistachios, and chili crisp until well combined.
- Transfer squash slices to serving platter. Drizzle with tahini and sprinkle with pomegranate mixture.
Calories: 192kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 227mg, Potassium: 648mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 867IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 2mg
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