How to Roast Honeynut Squash
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5
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Servings
4 squash halves
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
How to Roast Honeynut Squash
Description
Roasting honeynut squash highlights its naturally sweet and nutty characteristics. By cutting the squash lengthwise and removing the seeds, each half can flatly rest on a baking sheet. Brushing the cut side with extra virgin olive oil and seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper enhances flavor and aids in caramelization during roasting.
Roasting the squash skin side up allows the heat to soften the flesh evenly. After about 20 to 25 minutes at 400°F, the squash becomes tender enough to pierce easily with a fork. The high heat intensifies the sweetness and creates a pleasing texture, tender but not mushy.
This roasted honeynut squash is versatile and can be served immediately as a side dish or cooled for use in salads, purees, or other recipes. Its natural sweetness and depth of flavor are a simple way to enjoy seasonal squash with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 honeynut squash washed and cut in half lenghtwise
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Carefully cut the honeynut squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds and stringy insides of the squash.
- Add the squash to the baking sheet, cut side up.
- Brush olive oil onto the cut side of the squash and sprinkle each half with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Flip the squash over so the cut side is down on the parchment paper.
- Add the squash to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- The squash is ready when it can easily be pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, use immediately, or let cool and use later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4squash halves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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