Harissa Acorn Squash Bites
Harissa Acorn Squash Bites
8
15 minutes
30 minutes
Have an acorn squash that’s been sitting in your home for too long but are too lazy to put it to use? Need inspiration for those holiday gatherings? Hear us out because this recipe is both delicious and easy. You won’t even need to peel the squash before cooking! Baking it this way really brings out its sweet character, which complements perfectly with our garlicky harissa paste. We highly recommend pairing these with an aioli, sour cream, or even mayo to be dipped in.
Ingredients
Acorn Squash, One
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3 tbsp
Honey, ½ tbsp
Harissa Paste, 1-2 tbsp
Sea Salt, 1 tsp
Black Pepper (ground), ½ tsp
Paprika (ground), ½ tsp
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
2. Thoroughly wash and pat dry the squash then slice off both its stem and butt. Cut the squash in half from top to bottom. Using a spoon, scoop out the core and discard.
3. Slice each half of the acorn squash, width-wise, into about ½ in thick pieces.
4. In a large bowl, toss the squash pieces with the salt, black pepper, paprika, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and harissa paste until the pieces are well coated.
5. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 min then broil on high heat for about 2 min.
6. Let the baked squash pieces cool down for 5 min then transfer to a plate. Pairs excellently with an aioli, mayo, or sour cream.
