Acorn Squash With Baby Bitter Greens

Serves: 6

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

60

Spice

47

Sweetness

54

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Sugar

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

2

Scrub the acorn squash

3

Slice it crosswise into 1/2-inch rings

4

Remove and discard the pulp and seeds

5

Combine the squash rings with 1/4 cup of the oil, the pimenton and some salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat

6

Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 20 to 40 minutes

7

Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard and sugar in a small bowl

8

Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly

9

Toss the greens and cheese with half of the dressing in a large salad bowl

10

Season with salt and pepper and toss again

11

Arrange the squash rings over the top and drizzle with the remaining dressing

12

Scatter the Sweet and Salty Pepitas over the squash and serve

13

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

14

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil

15

Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat

16

Add the pepitas, toss to coat in the butter and then add the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and 1 teaspoon salt

17

Spread the pepitas on the prepared baking sheet in 1 layer and bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown all over, 12 to 15 minutes

18

Let cool completely

19

Yield: 2 1/2 cups