Roasted Acorn Squash with Ginger Cilantro Mascarpone

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When's the last time you made acorn squash? Now you have a recipe that allows you to capture the goodness of tender fall squash. Serve with hot apple cider or a cup of steaming Henry's Markets Fair Trade Coffee.
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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