ACORN SQUASH WITH BABY BITTER GREENS

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Acorn Squash with Baby Bitter Greens image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 small acorn squash (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
A dash of pimenton (smoked paprika)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
4 ounces (8 cups) baby hearty greens, such as baby kale, Swiss chard, mustard and mizuna
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons Sweet and Salty Pepitas, recipe follows
Vegetable oil, for the baking sheet
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds (pepitas), cleaned of any large chunks of pumpkin, but some pulp is okay
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Scrub the acorn squash. Slice it crosswise into 1/2-inch rings. Remove and discard the pulp and seeds. Combine the squash rings with 1/4 cup of the oil, the pimenton and some salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 20 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Toss the greens and cheese with half of the dressing in a large salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Arrange the squash rings over the top and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Scatter the Sweet and Salty Pepitas over the squash and serve.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil.
  • Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the pepitas, toss to coat in the butter and then add the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread the pepitas on the prepared baking sheet in 1 layer and bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown all over, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Samyog Thapa Magar
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The squash was roasted to perfection and the greens added a nice bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the squash. I would definitely make this dish again.


Muhammad Waheed ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Selman Kuka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy side dish.


Daniel Doug miller
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great. I would definitely make it again.


adam villalobos
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. The acorn squash is so flavorful and the greens add a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a vegetarian.


Zeenat Laghari
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted squash and the greens. They also loved the dressing, which was sweet and tangy.


Kyei Boansi
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of the roasted squash and the bitter greens. I would definitely make this dish again.


Marjana alam
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This dish was delicious! The acorn squash was roasted perfectly and the greens were fresh and flavorful. The dressing was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Palesa Mogopa
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The squash was roasted to perfection and the greens added a nice bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the squash. I would definitely make this dish ag


Wmsm Jdje
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. I had some roasted squash in the fridge and I was looking for a new way to use it. This dish was perfect! It was easy to make and it tasted great.


Andrew Devine
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the baby bitter greens were a delicious complement. I also loved the dressing, which was light and flavorful.