CHEF JOHN'S STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH
I always smile when I hear chefs say you should never cover-up or overpower the natural flavors of the main ingredient. Sometimes you should, and this Merguez sausage and goat cheese stuffed summer squash recipe is a perfect example.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 55m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Stir in sausage and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring to break up sausage into small pieces, until sausage is browned and bell pepper is soft and sweet, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain off any fat.
- Stir goat cheese and sausage mixture in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Hollow out a 3/4-inch deep well in the center of each squash half. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side up. Season with salt and black pepper; fill each with 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese and sausage mixture. Top each squash with breadcrumbs and lightly drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is golden and squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 83.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH JALAPENO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 1 diced seeded acorn squash, 1 sliced shallot, 1 sliced seeded red jalapeno and 4 thyme sprigs with olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and some pepper. Roast at 425 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until the squash is browned and tender, about 25 minutes.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH POMEGRANATE AND GOAT CHEESE
Acorn squash is one of my favorites for the holidays. This holiday treat adds some color and flavor to the table. You can sub out kabocha squash for this recipe if you prefer. Balsamic vinegar is also a great substitute for maple syrup.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Wash the two whole squash under running water and pat dry. Cut the squash in half by inserting the tip of a chef's knife in the center of the squash where the stem connects. Push the tip in until it has cut all the way through the skin and flesh, then press down firmly on the handle, bringing the heel of the blade all the way to the cutting board. Turn the squash 180 degrees and repeat on the other side, splitting the squash. Scrape out the seeds with a spoon.
- Slice the squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once heated, add the squash in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper and sear on the first side until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes, in batches if needed. Place the seared squash on the prepared sheet tray, seared-side down, and season the top side with salt and pepper. Scatter the thyme sprigs over the squash and put into the oven. Roast until the edges are brown and the squash is tender in the middle, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer the squash to a large bowl, season with more salt, pepper and cumin to taste. Drizzle with the warmed syrup and toss to combine. Pour onto a platter and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and goat cheese.
PERFECT ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
Learn how to roast acorn squash with this simple recipe! When prepared properly, acorn squash can be so delicious. Recipe yields 4 side servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Side dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- To prepare the squash, use a sharp chef's knife to slice through it from the tip to the stem. I find it easiest to pierce the squash in the center along a depression line, then cut through the tip, and finish by slicing through the top portion just next to the stem. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits inside, and discard those pieces.
- Place the squash halves cut side up on the parchment-lined pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the squash, and sprinkle with the salt. Rub the oil into the cut sides of the squash, then turn them over so the cut sides are against the pan.
- Bake until the squash flesh is very easily pierced through by a fork, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of your squash. Add any desired toppings, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 acorn squash, Calories 116 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
BAKED ACORN SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place squash, flesh side down in a baking dish and fill with 1/2-inch of water. Bake for one hour or until tender. Scoop out squash flesh to a bowl. Mash squash with butter, sugar and salt and pepper. Serve with extra butter.
ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH
You don't have to peel delicata squash to make these roasted squash slices. Serve warm as a side dish, or at room temp as a snack with a spicy aioli dipping sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 27m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place squash halves cut side down on a cutting board. Slice into 3/8-inch slices. Transfer slices to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; add salt and cayenne pepper. Toss to coat squash with oil.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange squash pieces in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven until bottom of slices is browned and squash is tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1171.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
BAKED ACORN SQUASH
This is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!!
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut side down.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender.
- Turn cut side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
CHEF JOHN'S ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
My favorite fall soup of all time, roasted butternut squash soup is cheap, easy, nutrition, and absolutely delicious. If you're feeling like something a bit more substantial, try this topped with a handful of crispy bacon or diced ham.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Drizzle olive oil into large roasting pan. Add onion, carrots, garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt. Toss until coated in oil. Place squash halves flesh side up on the chopped vegetables. Sprinkle squash with additional salt.
- Roast in preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour. Allow vegetables to cool a bit.
- Melt butter over medium heat. Butter will foam, and start to turn a golden brown. Reduce heat to low. When butter turns from golden to a light, nutty brown, remove pan from heat and immediately add sage leaves. Stir to infuse the butter with sage.
- Scoop out squash flesh and place in roasting pan with roasted chopped vegetables. Transfer mixture into large stock pot. Stir in chicken broth, brown sage butter, and maple syrup. Place pot over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; slowly simmer to blend flavors, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Blend until very smooth with an immersion blender, 3 or 4 minutes. Pass mixture through a strainer to remove any remaining fibrous bits.
- If soup seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of water or chicken broth. Stir in apple cider vinegar, a pinch of salt (or to taste), and cayenne pepper. Garnish servings of soup with a dollop of creme fraiche and chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1838 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love