ROASTED SQUASH, MINT AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Healthy

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients
2 medium acorn or butternut squash or small sugar pumpkins (about 3 pounds total)
1 med. red onion
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut squash into 1 1/2"-thick wedges, leaving skin on. Scrape off seeds and strings with a large spoon and discard. Peel and slice red onion into 1" wedges. Coat wedges with 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay wedges cut side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, carefully turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 minutes. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, swirling pan often, until seeds are puffed and brown but still have a bit of green, 4-5 minutes. Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. DO AHEAD: Squash and toasted pumpkin seeds can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand separately at room temperature. Rewarm squash before serving. Transfer squash to a large platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle squash with torn mint leaves and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Zaryab Sheikh
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm going to add it to my recipe box.


Hossam H Shehata
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I'm always looking for new squash recipes. This one looks like a keeper.


Darren Kinnersley
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This recipe seems easy enough. I think I'll give it a try.


Anu Bhatt
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I'm not sure about the mint. I might try it without it.


GR ACE
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This looks like a delicious recipe. I can't wait to try it!


Zakhele Yende
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I'm going to try this recipe with butternut squash next time.


Irene Ybarra
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash.


Juliet Nakawuki
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pumpkin seeds. It was still delicious.


Emma Felix
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I didn't have any mint on hand, so I used basil instead. It was still very good.


Tabeh rasool
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The squash was a little bland for my taste, but the mint and pumpkin seeds added a nice flavor.


Bitarul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


ijisakin sunday
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This is a great recipe for a fall dinner. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Amir iqbal Faridi
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


YAZAN BROO
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


C Stuart
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This roasted squash with mint and toasted pumpkin seeds recipe is a winner! The squash was perfectly roasted, and the mint and pumpkin seeds added a delicious flavor.