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Hazelnut & Honey Roasted Squash

I enjoy both winter squash and nuts and combined them to make this tasty variation on baked acorn squash. I added apples to give it an extra level of flavor. It will go well with most hearty entrees.—Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Hazelnut & Honey Roasted Squash
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 2 medium acorn squash, halved and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • Place the hazelnuts, butter, honey and shallot in a food processor; cover and pulse until hazelnuts are finely chopped.
  • Place squash in a greased shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt. Spread 1/2 cup hazelnut mixture over squash. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the apple, lemon juice, cinnamon and remaining hazelnut mixture. Spoon over squash; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until apples and squash are tender.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 240 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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