Asian Glazed Acorn Squash

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RECIPE: Asian Glazed Acorn Squash

Ingredients:

• 1 acorn squash, halved and seeds removed

• 2 TBS olive oil

• 2 TBS maple syrup

• 1” fresh ginger, grated

• 1 /2 TBS rice vinegar

• 3 TBS tamari (or soy sauce)

• ¼ cup pistachio

• Optional: 2 oz crispy prosciutto

• Kosher salt

Steps:

1.  Preheat oven to 425.  Line baking sheet with parchment.

2. Slice squash in ¼” half moon slices.  Brush with olive oil on both sides and arrange on baking sheet.  Sprinkle with salt.  Roast for 10 min, then flip and roast until tender (easily pricked with a fork ~ 10 minutes more.) 

3. In a small saucepan, whisk maple syrup, rice vinegar, soy sauce and ginger together.  Bring to a boil then simmer.

4. Remove squash from oven and turn broiler on high.  Brush squash with glaze, then return under broiler for 1.5 min – watch carefully.

5. Transfer to a platter and top with chopped pistachios, crispy prosciutto, and salt/pepper to taste.