HAZELNUT & HONEY ROASTED SQUASH

Hazelnut & Honey Roasted Squash image

I enjoy both winter squash and nuts and combined them to make this tasty variation on baked acorn squash. I added apples to give it an extra level of flavor. It will go well with most hearty entrees.-Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 medium acorn squash, halved and cut into 1-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place the hazelnuts, butter, honey and shallot in a food processor; cover and pulse until hazelnuts are finely chopped., Place squash in a greased shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt. Spread 1/2 cup hazelnut mixture over squash. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the apple, lemon juice, cinnamon and remaining hazelnut mixture. Spoon over squash; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until apples and squash are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.