Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Roasted Squash

Makes: 4 cups
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 45 mins

1 large butternut squash ~ 3 lbs
2 T agave nectar
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Sea salt and back pepper to taste
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper.  Cut squash in half.  Using a large spoon, scoop out seeds and stringy insides.  Coat with a light spritz of spray.  Place the two halves cute side down on baking sheet.  Place in hot oven and roast of 40 mins.  Test for doneness by piecing flesh with a fork.  The flesh should be soft.  Remove from oven and turn squash over.  Meanwhile, mix agave nectar and spices in a med size bowl.  Scoop cooked squash into bowl and mash well with potato masher.

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