Recipe by Elizabeth Kurtz

Sweet Spiced Acorn Squash Rings with Tahini Drizzle

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Delicious flavors and beautiful colors come together in this simple side dish. Acorn squash or any hearty squash is paired perfectly with bold olive oil and sweet maple syrup. The squash will get lightly browned on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside, yet still hold its shape. The tahini drizzle adds a savory complexity to the flavoring and a wonderful contrast.

Ingredients

Sweet Spiced Acorn Squash Rings

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • tahini sauce (recipe follows)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Tahini Drizzle

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 3 ice cubes

Directions

Prepare the Sweet Spiced Acorn Squash Rings

1.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.

Cut off top and bottom of squash, then cut in half. Remove pulp and seeds. Slice squash into half-inch-thick slices and arrange on a Gefen Parchment-lined rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar over squash. Season with salt and pepper.

3.

Roast until fork-tender and fragrant, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle with tahini sauce and top with sprinkled parsley before serving. Serve warm.

Prepare the Tahini Drizzle

1.

In a medium bowl, combine garlic and lemon juice. Add tahini, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Whisk until the mixture is thoroughly blended.

2.

Add ice cubes one at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth. (It may seize up; don’t worry.) After about three ice cubes you will have a perfectly creamy and smooth tahini sauce.

Credits

Photography and Styling by Chay Berger

Sweet Spiced Acorn Squash Rings with Tahini Drizzle

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Shoshana Salzberg
Shoshana Salzberg
2 months ago