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Roasted Squash with Brown Butter and Cinnamon (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Roasted Squash with Brown Butter and Cinnamon (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Roasted Squash with Brown Butter and Cinnamon (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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3 lb butternut squash (or other variety), washed, and peeled with a vegetable peeler
6 oz unsalted butter
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
3 tbsp molasses
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground ginger
1 (1 to 2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 fresh orange

Directions:

This is great as a side dish, ravioli filling or, when enriched with some milk and cream, becomes an amazing soup! I love using Kuri and Banana squash varieties for added flavor.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the squash on a flat surface, then split in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Cut each piece in half, lengthwise, to form 4 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on 1 or 2 baking sheets.
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the butter. Wait until the butter starts to turn a light brown color. Remove from the heat and immediately pour half of the butter over the squash sections. Reserve the rest of the butter. Sprinkle the squash with the brown sugar and molasses and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Finish by sprinkling the ground (dry) ginger, fresh grated ginger, cinnamon and the ground cloves. Squeeze the orange juice over the squash. Fill the bottom of the baking sheet(s) with about 1-inch of water to create steam while the squash bakes in the oven. Cover the baking sheets with aluminum foil and seal the edges tightly.
Put the tray in the center of the oven and bake, undisturbed, for 30 to 45 minutes. To check for doneness, pierce 1 squash section with the tip of a small knife. The knife should slide in and out easily. When the squash is tender, remove the pan from the oven and carefully peel back the foil. Drizzle with the remaining butter and set aside to cool. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	530.96 Kcal (2223 kJ)
Calories from fat	310.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.45g	53%
Cholesterol	91.43mg	30%
Sodium	25.57mg	1%
Potassium	1478.41mg	31%
Total Carbs	59.7g	20%
Sugars	24.81g	99%
Dietary Fiber	7.31g	29%
Protein	4.01g	8%
Vitamin C	80.1mg	134%
Vitamin A	3.8mg	128%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	219.8mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.28 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.19g	53%
Cholesterol	21.74mg	30%
Sodium	6.08mg	1%
Potassium	351.61mg	31%
Total Carbs	14.2g	20%
Sugars	5.9g	99%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	29%
Protein	0.95g	8%
Vitamin C	19.1mg	134%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	128%
Iron	1mg	24%
Calcium	52.3mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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