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Celene Cuisine: Roasted Delicata Squash
Autumn is officially here & what better way to start off the season of the harvest than with a delicious, fall-inspired roasted delicata squash with chili lime honey dressing? It isn't just the flavourful taste that makes this simple dish a fall & winter favourite but also the incredible health benefits.
Delicata squash is a great source of potassium, fibre & contains magnesium & vitamin C.
Keep reading for a step-by-step to cooking one of our favourite fall recipes.
| Vegetarian | Gluten Free | Serves 4 | Total Time: 45 minutes |
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Ingredients:
• 1 Delicata Squash
• 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• Grated Fresh Pepper to taste
• Garlic spice to taste
• Chili Powder to taste
• 1/3 cup white whine / champagne vinegar
• Golden raisins / cranberries / pine nuts
• Fresh parsley
• Pink salt to taste
• 1 Juicy lime
Step One: Wash then slice the squash into about 3/4 quarter pieces.
Step two: Deseed + scoop out the insides with a table spoon, scraping the edges for a clean finish.
Step Three: Season with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, a little grated fresh pepper + garlic & a touch of chilli powder if you like a little kick!
Step Four: Mix and lay flat on the baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees, flipping over once when they are a golden brown tone.
Step Five: For the refreshing light sauce/dressing, mix or simmer 1 juicy lime (or 2 if not as juicy), a tablespoon of honey, 1/3 cup of white wine or champagne vinegar. Add a touch more chili.
Step Six: Dress with golden raisins, cranberries or pine nuts (whatever you like) + fresh parsley and course pink salt to taste.
Voila! Dinner is served!
