What is more appropriate for the Thanksgiving dinner than winter squash ? It's the perfect fall vegetable. In this medley, I used acorn squash, but all winter squash are seasonal and plentiful right now and taste great roasted. Acorn can sometimes be one of the blander squashes, but I find that it becomes sweet, meaty and tasty when roasted. It was easy to work with because I didn't remove the skin ( I don't eat it, but I'll explain later) Don't try to peel the squash! It's too difficult and there is no need to.
Can you smell the fragrant apple and cinnamon? What a fabulous flavor it adds to the acorn squash and sweet beets . It makes a beautiful presentation and is absolutely delicious. Roasting brings out the best in all vegetables , and I wasn't disappointed with the acorn squash , beets, and apple mixture. I used this medley because it happened to be what I had in the house, and it tuned out great.
The acorn squash was succulent, the beets indescribable, and the apples and cinnamon tender and delicious. I sprinkled some ruby red uncooked fresh organic cranberries ( Trader Joe's ) on top for some added color and a little tartness.
Roasting veggies is easy. Just cut the vegetables up, spray with olive or coconut oil, lay them on a cookie sheet ( I cover with parchment paper) and put in the oven at 375 degrees until veggies are tender ( about 30 -45minutes depending on veggies and the size you cut them) , They are a low calorie side that is full of nutrients, fiber, and taste.
You can go crazy wild with your own combinations. Tonight I'm making cauliflower, carrots, and red peppers.. Why? because that's what I have, and I know it will taste amazing. There is never a morsel of roasted veggies left over. Low calorie, high fiber.. is a winning combination.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Place acorn squash, beet , and apple slices on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Spray generously with olive oil spray or coconut oil spray. Sprinkle the squash and apple with cinnamon. Bake for 30-45 minutes. spray again if needed. Eat immediately..
** the peel with come right off the squash after roasting or sometimes I eat the peel too..
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