Apple squash, also known as cushaw squash, is a winter squash variety known for its sweet, nutty flavor and vibrant orange flesh. This versatile vegetable can be used in various culinary creations, from savory dishes to sweet desserts. With its firm texture and ability to hold its shape during cooking, apple squash is perfect for roasting, baking, and stewing. Whether you prefer savory dishes enhanced with herbs and spices or sweet treats infused with the natural sweetness of the squash, this guide will provide you with the best recipes to suit your taste preferences. Discover the culinary delights of apple squash and embark on a journey to create mouthwatering dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
- Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
- Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
- While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
- Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
- Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
- Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams
APPLE-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
A Thanksgiving-worthy soup blends tangy, sweet apples with mellow butternut squash. Meanwhile cumin, coriander, ginger, and cayenne add vibrant flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add squash, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add apples, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, cayenne, black pepper, stock, and the water (just enough to cover). Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes.
- Puree in batches in a food processor or blender until smooth, and return to saucepan. Heat over low, thinning with more water if necessary. To serve, ladle into shallow bowls; garnish with diced apples, jalapeno slices, and sour cream if desired.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BAKE
Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. -Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Layer squash and apples in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Drizzle with butter. , Bake, covered, until squash and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, GARLIC, AND APPLE SOUP
Butternut squash, sweet potato, carrot, and garlic roasted in large pieces and then added to onion, celery, apple, and vegetable broth. Immersion blender does the trick for thickening without adding fat. Use curry powder in place of cayenne if you prefer more savory flavors than spicy. Apple juice can also be used in place of cider, and chicken broth in place of vegetable.
Provided by Nancy A.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange butternut squash halves, carrot chunks, sweet potato chunks, and whole garlic head onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over the vegetables; season with rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes, turn the carrot and sweet potato chunks, and continue roasting until everything is tender, 20 to 30 minutes more. Set aside to cool.
- Use a spoon to remove flesh of squash from skin. Cut carrot and sweet potato into small pieces. Squeeze roasted garlic from skin.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add celery and onion. Season the celery mixture with nutmeg and cayenne pepper; saute until the celery and onion are tender, about 8 minutes. Add apple and continue to cook and stir until apples begin to get hot, about 2 minutes more.
- Pour vegetable broth and apple cider into the pot; bring just to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir squash, carrot, sweet potato, and garlic to the pot. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 277.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP
Soup made with traditional fall crops, butternut squash and Granny Smith apples.
Provided by daniellegray
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute butternut squash, leeks, carrots, and celery in hot butter until vegetables are softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir apples, thyme, and sage into the squash mixture; pour in chicken stock and cider. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover pot with a lid, and cook until vegetables and apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove soup from heat and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Return mixture to pot and season with salt to taste. Garnish individual servings with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 604.7 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. "It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This is the most incredible recipe that I make every Thanksgiving.
Provided by cksmom1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
- Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
- While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
- Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE
Peeling an acorn squash is the key to this delicious dish that's cooked in a microwave. A fast and easy delight for busy families.
Provided by Ed Haley
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. Then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
- Place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. Dot with pieces of butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
- Cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. Remove, uncover, and stir. Return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 211.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
SQUASH AND APPLE BAKE
This is a recipe that combines all the best flavors of fall! Great for a Thanksgiving dinner instead of candied yams.
Provided by Paula
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Squash Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace. Arrange squash in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with slices of apple, then sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP
This is just one butternut squash soup recipe that I have, but I LOVE this soup. It's different, and just really delicious.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until softened. Add squash, apples, potato, ginger and pepper; stir in water. Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- In food processor or blender, puree soup, in batches if necessary, until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in apple cider and brown sugar; heat to boiling. Garnish with dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 31.8 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE, ONION AU GRATIN
Great fall dish! Our family uses it as a Thanksgiving side. Can be made vegetarian by leaving out bacon and substituting vegetable stock for chicken stock.
Provided by LJFQ27
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9- x 11-inch glass baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place flour, salt, and cinnamon into a large plastic bag. Add squash, apples, and onions; shake until lightly dusted.
- In glass dish, layer 1/2 of squash, apples, and sweet onion. Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock over the top, then sprinkle 1/2 of cheese. Layer with remaining squash, apple, and onions. Pour remaining chicken stock over the top, and cover with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Take out and sprinkle with bacon crumbles and remaining cheese. Return, uncovered, to oven; bake for another 5 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 386.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
ACORN SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP
Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this tasty soup made with acorn squash and apples - a delightful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half; remove seeds and fibers. Place squash, cut sides up, in rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Pour water into pan until 1/4 inch deep. Bake uncovered about 40 minutes or until tender. Cool; remove pulp from rind and set aside.
- Melt butter in heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in apples, thyme and basil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
- Remove 1 cup apples with slotted spoon; set aside. Place one-third of the remaining apple mixture and squash in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth; pour into bowl. Continue to blend in small batches until all the soup is pureed.
- Return blended mixture and 1 cup reserved apples to saucepan. Stir in half-and- half, nutmeg, salt and pepper; heat until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg
APPLE SQUASH SOUP
I add a little ginger and sage to this creamy butternut squash apple soup. My family loves it when autumn rolls around. -Crystal Ralph-Haughn, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and sage; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add broth, apples and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12 minutes., Add squash, ginger and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Add milk; heat through, stirring occasionally (do not allow to boil). Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP
Provided by Antoinette Muto
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Fruit Vegetable Sauté Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Apple Butternut Squash Fall Healthy Bon Appétit Los Angeles California
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and nutmeg; sauté until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add squash, 4 1/4 cups broth, apple, and apple juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered until squash and apple are tender, about 30 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth if desired. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with sour cream and chives.
ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP
This Roasted Winter Squash and Apple Soup is the an amazing fall dish, with both savory and sweet tastes mixing together for the perfect flavor profile. This recipe has been adapted from Dr. Andrew Weil's book "The Healthy Kitchen" (Knopf, 2005).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss squash, onions, garlic, and apples with oil to coat. Season well with salt and chile powder. Roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until vegetables are fork-tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer half the vegetables and 2 cups stock to a food processor; puree until smooth. Repeat with remaining vegetables and broth. Return pureed mixture to pot, thinning soup with stock, if necessary. Season with salt and chile powder; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Serve immediately, garnished with Cilantro Walnut Pesto, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g
SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE
This family favorite makes a wonderful addition to your festive table. Sweet and hearty. Wonderful with turkey or ham. Cranberries are optional and can be sprinkled on top for a Christmas version.
Provided by Cheryl H.
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Squash Casserole Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch casserole dish.
- Place squash on a flat work surface. Trim off the hard outer rind with a knife. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices; arrange slices over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange apples on top.
- Combine brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace together in a bowl. Pour mixture over the apples. Sprinkle cranberries on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 453.8 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLE, CRANBERRY, AND SAUSAGE
Sweet (thanks to cranberry) and savory, use it as a main dish or a side.
Provided by Heather Lynn Christiansen
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place squash skin-sides down in a baking dish. Stab the outsides several times with a fork. Flip over and split butter evenly over the insides, coating the "bowls" with butter. Set aside.
- Combine apple, potato, and kielbasa with onion and cranberries in a bowl. Pour in eggs and stir to combine. Heat a buttered frying pan over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture. Cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Scoop mixture into the squash bowls. Top with provolone cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes for a crispy top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 436.9 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
CURRIED BUTTERCUP SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP
This hearty New England soup includes a buttercup squash base, apples and maple syrup for sweetness, and curry and cayenne pepper for hints of spice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons water, and a pinch of salt. Cover; refrigerate.
- In another bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with 2 teaspoons salt. Spread evenly over baking pan. Toast in oven until seeds are golden and begin to pop, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Butter a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Place squash, cut side down, and 1/2 cup water in dish. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool 45 minutes. Remove seeds, peel, and set aside.
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, and carrots; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add brown sugar and spices; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add apples and brandy; cook 10 minutes. Add squash and 12 cups water; simmer 1 hour. Let cool 30 minutes. Puree in food processor until smooth. Add honey, salt, and pepper to taste; pulse to combine.
- To serve, garnish with a dollop of maple cream, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
BANANA SQUASH SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO AND GREEN APPLE
Super healthy delicious soup for the winter. You can add coconut milk for more richness.
Provided by vanzweb
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat coconut oil and butter together in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir squash, sweet potatoes, and apple into the onion mixture and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; add basil, curry powder, and bay leaf. Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes and apple are softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Puree soup in the pot with a hand blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 9 g
APPLE, LEEK, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
This gratin is a savory and sweet side dish for chicken or pork.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add leeks and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add sherry and sage and cook until liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes; set aside.
- In a 2-quart shallow baking dish, arrange squash in overlapping layers; season with salt and pepper. Spread leeks evenly over the squash.
- Arrange apples in an overlapping layer over the leeks. Brush apples with remaining tablespoon oil. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 45 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle cheese over the top. Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown. The tip of a paring knife should easily pierce the gratin. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sage leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For best results, select a firm and heavy squash with smooth, unblemished skin. Acorn, butternut, and kabocha squash are all excellent choices for this recipe.
- Cut the squash properly: To easily cut the squash, use a sharp knife to cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp, then cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Roast the squash at a high temperature: Roasting the squash at a high temperature will help to caramelize the natural sugars and bring out its sweetness. Aim for a temperature of 425°F (220°C) or higher.
- Season the squash well: Before roasting, be sure to season the squash with salt, pepper, and other desired spices. This will help to enhance its flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: To ensure that the squash roasts evenly, avoid overcrowding the pan. Spread the squash cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast the squash until tender: The squash is done roasting when it is tender and slightly browned. The roasting time will vary depending on the type of squash and the size of the cubes, but it will typically take 20-30 minutes.
- Serve the squash immediately: Roasted squash is best served immediately, while it is still warm and flavorful. It can be enjoyed on its own or used as a side dish or ingredient in other recipes.
Conclusion:
Roasted squash is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Its combination of sweet and savory flavors makes it a perfect side dish for a variety of main courses, including roasted chicken, grilled fish, or pasta dishes. It can also be used as a topping for salads, soups, and pizzas. With its vibrant color and delicious flavor, roasted squash is a surefire hit that will please everyone at your table.
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