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Maple Tahini Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
No need to heat up the house when you make this Maple Tahini Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe out on the grill! Perfect for the holidays, this roasted acorn squash takes a traditional recipe and gives it a fresh twist with nutty, earthy tahini, salty feta, and tart-sweet pomegranate arils.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 2 whole acorn squash
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup Tahini
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ⅔ cup feta
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the gas side of the Cuisinart Twin Oaks Pellet & Gas Grill to medium (around 450-500 degrees). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cut off both ends of the acorn squash, then halve from top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds, then slice each half into ¾-inch slices. Add slices to a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, tahini, and cayenne pepper. Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste, then add half of the marinade to the bowl with the acorn squash slices and toss to coat. Place squash slices on the waiting baking sheet in a single layer and roast on the grill for 15 minutes, or until tender, flipping the slices halfway through.
- Remove squash from the grill, transfer to a platter, and drizzle with the remaining marinade. Sprinkle with the feta cheese, pomegranate arils, and fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
546IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 546IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.