Roasted Kabocha Squash With Tahini Dressing Recipes

ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH WITH SPICED TAHINI YOGURT AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Carefully (!) cut the kabocha squash in half vertically, scoop out the seeds, and then slice each half into 1-inch wedges.
• Arrange the squash slices evenly on a rimmed baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy clean-up), drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Meanwhile, make the spiced tahini yogurt. In a bowl, mix together the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, cumin, cinnamon, and salt. Adjust spiced to taste, if desired.
• Once the squash is done, spread the tahini yogurt sauce evenly on a large platter and arrange squash slices on top. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place kabocha squash wedges on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, garam masala, and salt and pepper to taste until well coated. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Place the tahini, orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup and 1/3 cup water in a bowl and whisk well until smooth. Add additional water as necessary to reach the desired consistency.
• Place the curly kale on a platter for garnish, and add the kabocha squash. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing and top with the pomegranate arils. Serve warm with more tahini dressing and enjoy!

ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half horizontally. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Dice the preserved lemon rind.
• Place the squash halves, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the flesh with olive oil, salt, pepper, diced preserved lemon rind, and a squeeze of lemon. Roast uncovered in the oven, 1 hour.
• Remove the squash from the oven. Cut into large wedges, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Serve immediately, or use in Pasta with Roasted Kabocha Squash and Pecorino Romano (see recipe).

ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH WITH TAHINI AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle squash with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, flipping once, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, honey, serrano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons oil. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, tahini, 3 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread yogurt mixture on a platter. Top with squash, herbs, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with lime dressing; serve.

ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F and warm the squash (whole) in the oven for 10 minutes, so that it's easier to slice.
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Slice the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the ribbing and seeds, and then slice into 1½-inch slices. Divide the slices among the baking sheets, drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and tender. (Note: the skin should be tender and it's edible too.)
• Arrange the roasted squash on a shallow platter. Drizzle with the dressing, and sprinkle with the scallions, sesame seeds, and microgreens. Season to taste with more salt and pepper and serve.