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Roasted Kabocha Squash

Simple and delicious roasted kabocha squash.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: Dinner, Side dish, vegetables
Keyword: acorn squash, Dinner, side dish, Vegetables
Servings: 1 squash

Ingredients

  • 1 kabocha squash
  • olive oil - drizzled over top
  • sea salt - generously sprinkled on top
  • black pepper - sprinkled on top
  • dash cayenne pepper - not enough to make this hot but it wakes up the flavors
  • dash cinnamon - optional makes it a little sweeter
  • natural maple syrup - drizzled over top after cooking
  • Drizzle of melted butter - optional makes it a little more decadent

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Cut kabocha squash in half and remove the seeds.
  • Slice into wedges and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Drizzle tops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and add a dash of cayenne and cinnamon (if using).
  • Roast for 1 hour.
  • Add to serving dish and drizzle with maple syrup and butter (if using).