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Roasted Delicata Squash with Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb delicata squash, about 2 large
  • extra virgin olive oil, as needed
  • kosher salt and pepper, as needed
  • cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch slices and transfer to a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. Toss the squash slices to coat them evenly with the oil and then spread out in a single layer.
  • Roast the squash for 30 to 35 minutes until tender. Pull the squash out after 20 minutes and flip the slices to encourage even browning.
  • To toast the hazelnuts, place in the oven on a baking sheet for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly toasted. To peel the hazelnuts, wrap the warm nuts in a tea towel and rub them together vigorously. This will remove most of the skins. Roughly chop the toasted hazelnuts and set aside.
  • To make the brown butter vinaigrette, have the apple cider vinegar and honey ready so that they can be added quickly to the brown butter. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the butter begins to turn a nutty brown colour. Swirl the pan while the butter is cooking to make sure it browns evenly.
  • When the butter is browned, immediately remove the skillet from the heat and carefully add the apple cider vinegar – it may spatter when it hits the hot butter. Swirl the butter and vinegar together. Add the honey and a big pinch of kosher salt and stir together until the honey is melted. Stir in the hazelnuts and dried cranberries.
  • To serve, transfer half of the squash slices to a serving platter. Drizzle half of the vinaigrette, hazelnuts, and cranberries over the squash. Repeat with the remaining squash and vinaigrette. Enjoy!

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