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!

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Posted by Celene Gee