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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Roasted kabocha squash is a buttery, nutty fall favorite! Healthy, easy, and versatile, it’s perfect for cozy dinners. Vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 184 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb kabocha squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons tamari substitute soy sauce if not gluten-free
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup substitute honey if not vegan
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the squash in half down the middle. Then use a spoon to take off the seeds inside each half. Then slice into 1½ inch slices.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Use a medium to a large bowl to toss the squash, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the slices on the baking sheets and roast for about 10 minutes.
- Use a small to medium bowl to combine soy sauce, maple syrup and ginger. Then use a kitchen brush to spread the honey sauce over the slices.
- Roast for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle with sesame seeds, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure to select a ripe squash. You can tell a kabocha squash is ripe when it's deep green in color and feels heavy for its size. Avoid squash with any blemishes or soft spots.
- Cut your squash into even pieces. This will help it cook evenly and prevent burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1552IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1552IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.