Roasted Honeynut Squash with Goat Cheese and Hot Honey

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Cooking Method: Roasted
Cuisine: American
Courses: Side Dishes
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 425  F
Servings: 8
Best Season: Fall
Dietary: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Description

This roasted honeynut squash recipe is made with warming spices, whipped goat cheese, and finished with hot honey and pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients
    Roasted Honeynut Squash
  • 2 large honeynut squash
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Goat Cheese and Toppings
  • 5 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Hot honey, for drizzling
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds, chopped
  • Flaky salt, for finishing
Instructions
    Prepare the the Honeynut Squash
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F and set out a small baking sheet. 

  2. 2

    Cut each honeynut squash into quarters, then scoop out and discard the seeds. Transfer the squash to a large mixing bowl. 

  3. 3

    In a small mixing bowl or measuring cup, mix the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper, chili pepper, cinnamon, and garlic powder. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the honeynut squash and toss to coat each side.

  4. 4

    Transfer the squash to the baking sheet, flesh side up. Roast the honeynut squash for 20-25 minutes, until the squash is fork tender.

  5. Mix the Whipped Goat Cheese
  6. 5

    While the honeynut squash is roasting, add the goat cheese and heavy cream to a medium mixing bowl. Use a spoon or silicone spatula to mix the heavy cream into the goat cheese, stirring until a smooth consistency is reached.

  7. Serve the Squash and Goat Cheese
  8. 6

    Spoon the whipped goat cheese onto the bottom of a serving plate and then arrange the roasted honeynut squash onto the cheese. 

  9. 7

    Drizzle hot honey over the top, to taste, sprinkle the chopped roasted pumpkin seeds and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the entire thing. Enjoy!

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