prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 60 minutes, serves 12
6 acorn squash
6 Tbsp. Organic Olive Oil
6 tsp. holiday spice mix,
(recipe below)
Ginger-cilantro mascarpone,
(recipe below)
1. Preheat an oven to 350°F.
While the oven is heating, slice
the acorn squash in half through the stem, removing the seeds
and membrane. Using the tines
of a fork, pierce the meat about
8-10 times, but do not pierce through the skin.
2. Brush the meat with olive oil, and lightly sprinkle with spice
mix. Place cut side up on a sheet pan and cover with aluminum
foil. Place in oven and cook
for approximately 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and allow to
cook for an additional 10-15
minutes or until meat is soft.
3. Remove from the oven and
serve with ginger-cilantro
mascarpone for topping.
Holiday Spice Mix
2 Tbsp. ground coriander
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 Tbsp. black pepper
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 cup dark chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
Combine the spices into a
dry mixing bowl. Stir with a
whisk until evenly mixed. Store
in an airtight container at
room temperature.
Ginger Cilantro Mascarpone
8 oz.
mascarpone cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced
1. Combine ingredients in
a mixing bowl and whisk to
combine. Transfer to a small
bowl and serve with roasted
acorn squash.
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