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ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH WITH PEANUT, SESAME AND SQUASH SEED DUKKAH



Roasted Delicata Squash with Peanut, Sesame and Squash Seed Dukkah image

Steven Satterfield, an Atlanta chef with a deep love for green peanut oil, developed this recipe for a coming book on goobers from Short Stack Editions. Green peanuts are nothing more than raw peanuts. They have a fresh, vegetal flavor, and retain their greenness when cold-pressed into oil. Mr. Satterfield's spin on the Egyptian condiment called dukkah centers on peanuts and benne seeds (the preferred term in the South for sesame seeds), two regulars in many Southern kitchens. The spice and nut mixture brings life to delicata squash, whose tender skin doesn't need peeling. You can substitute olive oil for the green oil when roasting the squash, and the dukkah will keep in an airtight container in the pantry for a month. Pull it out to sprinkle over greens, meat, fish or grilled bread.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     vegetables, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium or 3 small delicata squash (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons green peanut oil
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup plain, dry-roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
  • Place the squash in a large bowl and rinse well, then rub vigorously with a kitchen towel to remove any traces of dirt in the crevices. Transfer to a cutting board and cut each squash in half crosswise, leaving the skin on. Place each half cut-side down, and carefully slice in half lengthwise. Scrape the seeds and surrounding flesh into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Cut the squash quarters into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss the cubes with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 4 tablespoons of the peanut oil. Add the remaining peanut oil to the bowl of squash seeds and toss to coat.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Arrange the squash cubes in a single layer on one of the sheets; on the other, arrange the squash seeds and press firmly into a single layer, making sure to mash the pockets of squash flesh as flat as possible. Place the cubed squash on the lower rack of oven, and the seeds on the upper rack. Start checking after about 20 minutes. but it can take up to a half-hour for the squash to become tender, the seeds to turn lightly brown and the surrounding flesh to dry. Remove both pans from oven and let cool.
  • In a food processor, combine the roasted squash seeds, sesame seeds, peanuts, coriander, cumin, black pepper and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Process until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Transfer the dukkah to a small bowl. When ready to serve, reheat the squash until hot all the way through, 7 to 10 minutes. Toss the hot squash with 4 to 6 tablespoons of the dukkah and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 429 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ROASTED SQUASH WITH SESAME SEEDS AND CUMIN



Roasted Squash with Sesame Seeds and Cumin image

Put a savory spin on sweet acorn squash with cumin, coriander, and sesame seeds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 small acorn squashes (about 1 pound each), halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high, shaking pan frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cumin seeds and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Transfer seeds to a small bowl; let cool.
  • Toss squashes with coriander, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer; roast 15 minutes. Add sesame mixture and toss to coat, then flip slices. Roast until squashes are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes more; serve.

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