Saturday, October 5, 2019

Sweet and Spicy Squash Recipe

Fall is a great time of year for squash, and this recipe is a way to use three different kinds of it. Make sure to leave the skin on the squash for lots of flavor and nutrients!

Ingredients 

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 small acorn squash, seeded and cut into 6 wedges (2" each)
1 small butternut squash, seeded and cut into 6 rectangular pieces (2" each)
1 small calabaza squash, seeded and cut into 8 wedges (2" each)
1-2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
1-2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1-2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Make dressing by combining vinegar, oil, honey, salt and black pepper.
3. Toss acorn squash with 2 tablespoons dressing and sage.
4. Toss butternut squash with 2 tablespoons dressing and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
5. Toss calabaza squash with 2 tablespoons dressing and cumin.
6. Place the squash on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes; flip and roast for 20 more minutes. 
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with hazelnuts. 

Nutrition Information 

Serving size: 3 Pieces

Calories: 200; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 95mg; Total Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 11g; Protein: 3g; Vitamin A: 270%; Vitamin C: 60%; Calcium: 10%; Iron: 10%.


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