SPICY CARAMELIZED SQUASH WITH LEMON AND HAZELNUTS

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This ultimate sweet-and-salty squash recipe can be done with most hearty orange vegetables, like sweet potatoes or even carrots (no need to peel any of these). The vegetables are tossed simply with olive oil and something sticky, like maple syrup or honey, and roasted until tender and caramelized. To add some texture back into the mix, the vegetables are finished with toasted nuts and plenty of fresh lemon zest for some perkiness.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, vegetables, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3- to 4-pound) winter squash, such as kabocha, red kuri or butternut
1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped (no need to remove the skins)
Flaky sea salt
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove pulp and seeds, if you like. Continue to cut squash into 1 1/2-inch wedges.
  • Toss squash on a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil, maple syrup, paprika and red-pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and pepper, and roast, turning each piece once, until both sides are evenly browned and squash is completely tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast hazelnuts in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently until they're evenly browned, about the color of a good piece of toast, and smell almost like popcorn, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and transfer squash to a large serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and a bit more maple syrup. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, flaky salt and more black pepper. Zest lemon over everything and halve lemon to squeeze over before serving.

the pufferfish king
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This looks delicious!


Darren James
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


fanrams30
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This was the perfect side dish for my Thanksgiving meal.


Sameer Sandhu
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again.


Swapon Mahmud
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Haji420 Haji
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Manoj Rana
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This recipe is a must-try for squash lovers!


Prince Rod
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This is a great side dish for any fall meal. The squash is roasted to perfection and the flavors are amazing.


Eman Goda
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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! The squash was tender and flavorful and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Wasan Khadka
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was perfectly caramelized and the flavors were well-balanced.


Devin Tyndell
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The caramelized squash was so sweet and flavorful. I loved the addition of the lemon and hazelnuts.


heater c
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squash is so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


dizzle
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavors and the presentation. The squash was perfectly caramelized and the lemon and hazelnuts added a nice touch.


Aiysha Lulat
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This caramelized squash dish was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors was perfect. I especially loved the crunch of the hazelnuts.