Mr. P's Roasted Squash Hors D'oeuvres
This Roasted Winter Squash with Bourbon Maple Syrup recipe was served to me by my friend Karen, who owns Mr. P’s. It’s incredibly easy to put together and so delicious that Charlie, my youngest son, had 3 servings.
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Equipment
- Large stainless mixing bowl
- Roast pan, 3 if you have it
Ingredients
- 1/2 Butternut Squash
- 1/2 Kabocha Squash
- 1/2 Acorn Squash
- 1 tsp Himalayan Salt per squash type
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper per squash type
- 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil per squash type
- Crushed pistachios to taste
- 1 Pomegranate seeded
- 4 Tbsp Mr. P's Speakeasy Bourbon Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Cut each squash in half vertically.
- Seed, skin and cut up each type of squash in even pieces, about 1/2" thick and about an 1" x 3", as each squash's natural shape allows. Keep each squash type separate.
- Combine 3 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1 squash type in steel mixing bowl and toss to coat and flavor squash. Repeat for each squash type and keep separately.
- Roast: 25-40 minutes, depending on your oven.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper (for cleaning convenience) on a roast pan and place each type of squash on its own pan and pop it into the preheated oven.
- Check on the cooking progress after 10 minutes. Then again in 5 or 10 minutes. When the bottom gets browned, turn the squash pieces.
- Check again in 5-10 minutes to check browning on other side.
- Pull out of oven when both sides are pleasantly browned and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Plating
- Place each squash type together in its own row on your platter. Sprinkle crushed pistachio on entire plate. Sprinkle seeded pomegranate on entire plate. Drizzle generously, Mr. P's Speakeasy Bourbon Maple Syrup on entire plate, and serve.
Notes
Nutrional Interest:
Mr. P's Pantry is about the "we", foods that brings people together. We adore hors d'oeuvres as a category of dishes for just that. There is no pleasure greater than to sit around to chat and chew with friends by the fire on a wintry day with a coffee table full of nibbles and drinks. If you're looking for a colorful, festive platter that is non dairy, no guilt, good eating, full of nutrition, then Mr. P's Roasted Squash Hors D'oeuvres is a great choice! We composed this dish for color, texture, flavor, and nutrition.
- Butternut Squash: known to help prevent colorectal cancer while the beta-carotene in butternut squash can also improve eye health.
- Kabocha Squash: a good source of vitamin C and fiber. It's also low on the glycemic index, which is key for people looking to keep their blood sugar in check.
- Acorn Squash: rich in minerals, calcium, potassium and magnesium for a healthy heart.
- Himalayan Salt: this salt has a unique combination of minerals, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium, that help to stimulate circulation and detoxify the body.
- Black Pepper: a good source of manganese, a mineral that can help with bone health, wound healing, and metabolism.
- Olive Oil: With the highest levels of MUFAs, monounsaturated fatty acids, olive oil has been shown to increase levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL) while lowering “bad” cholesterol (LDL)
- Pistachio: Full of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may contribute to boosting brain and gut health while improving blood lipid markers and blood glucose management
- Pomegranate: the king of super foods that contains fiber, antioxidants, vitamins (like C and K), and minerals like potassium.
- Mr. P's SPEAKEASY BOURBON MAPLE SYRUP: Made from late harvest sugar maple sap that contains more robust minerals and antioxidants.