Balsamic Acorn Squash Food

BALSAMIC ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve, seed and thinly slice 1 large acorn squash; toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Divide between 2 baking sheets and roast at 425 degrees F until browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar and top with chopped toasted almonds and grated ricotta salata.

BALSAMIC-MAPLE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on cutting board. Cut each half crosswise into 6 slices; place in large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to squash; toss to evenly coat. Spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake 45 min. or until squash is tender, turning after 25 min.

ROASTED SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º. Line a cookie sheet with foil.
• Cut the squash lengthwise in half.
• Seed and cut it into 4" squares with skin on. Score the flesh with crosshatch cuts about 1/2 inch deep.
• Rub all over with olive oil.
• Set the pieces skin-side-down on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Bake 45 minutes or until easily pierced with a knife and lightly browned.
• Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with balsamic vinegar.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray an extra-large, rimmed baking sheet (20x15), or 2 large ones (18x12), with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, acorn squash, and red onion in a large bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, syrup, and thyme. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
• Spread vegetables on prepared pan(s) in a single layer. Roast uncovered 40-45 minutes until vegetables are softened and browned, stirring every 15 minutes while baking.
• Can be made 3 hours ahead. Transfer to clean baking sheet and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm at 375°F for 10-15 minutes. Serve with Carrot Top Cashew Pesto as desired.

HONEY BALSAMIC ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Slice squash into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick slices. Remove seeds.
• Combine olive oil, honey and Balsamic vinegar. Toss with squash and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 15 - 20 minutes, turning half way through, until squash is fork tender. Add cranberries for last 5 minutes of roasting time
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

MAPLE BAKED SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place squash, cut side up in a baking dish.
• Stir together maple syrup, vinegar, and lemon juice and divide equally among cavities.
• Dot each cavity with butter.
• Baste exposed sides and top of squash with syrup mixture.
• Bake at 375F for 20 minutes.
• Baste again.
• Sprinkle cavities with grated nutmeg and bake 20 minutes more, or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
• Serve warm.

BALSAMIC-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH HOT CHILES AND HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place acorn squash halves, cut side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Whisk 4 tablespoons oil with remaining ingredients in bowl; divide glaze among hollows of squash halves. Brush glaze over cut surfaces, leaving excess glaze in squash hollows. Bake until squash are very tender and brown, brushing cut surfaces every 15 minutes with glaze in squash hollows, about 1 hour.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Cut the squash lengthwise in half. Seed and cut it into 3- to 4-inch squares, with skin intact. Score the flesh with crosshatch cuts about 1/2 inch deep. Rub all over with olive oil.
• Set the pieces, skin side down, on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with knife and lightly browned. Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with balsamic vinegar.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FOR ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on a cutting board, mash together garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt to form a paste.
• In a medium bowl, stir together garlic paste, mustard, and balsamic and red-wine vinegars. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.