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Winter Squash Slices

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Updated Oct 4, 2017
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Blossom-shaped and beautiful, these easy roasted squash slices make a stunning side dish, or tasty afternoon snack.

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  • Got Stars? How about blossoms? You'll be seeing both with this totally groovy Winter Squash side dish! Your food should excite you. It should smell good. It should make you feel like a million bucks. And it should look like Ty Pennington got hold of it and gave it a style makeover. This is not too much to ask from a plate of veggies, people. We must set high standards for ourselves. We're totally worth it, you know. Which is why this Winter Squash Slicesrecipe, flavored with brown sugar, olive oil, and a smattering of anise stars isn't just the sort of side dish you oogle over. No, indeed. Though it's wickedly decorated, and entirely more handsome than Bradley Cooper, it also smells like Teen Spirit and tastes like a roasted rainbow. Was that last one going a little too far? Quit challenging me on semantics and get in your kitchen! You've got a side dish to bake. This recipe is so super quick and simple. It'll become an absolute favorite in your house! Just grab an acorn squash. Roast those squash slices in a hot oven until soft and tender. Serve and enjoy!

Winter Squash Slices

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
  • 8 anise stars (optional)
  • sea salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Slice the acorn squash into five or six 1/2-inch thick slices with a sharp knife.
  • Step 
    2
    Place the slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil. Sprinkle brown sugar, orange zest, pumpkin pie spice, chopped hazelnuts, and anise stars over the top of the slices.
  • Step 
    3
    Place baking sheet into an oven preheated to 425°F, for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is easily pierced with a fork. Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

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