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Baking sheet with roasted kabocha squash drizzled in cinnamon tahini with a spatula and dark blue napkin
Servings: 4 servings

Roasted Kabocha Squash with Maple Cinnamon Tahini

5 from 3 votes
A nutritious vegan and paleo side dish perfect for fall and winter
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

Maple Cinnamon Tahini

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Chop the tip and tail off the kabocha squash, then cut it in half down the center.  Use a metal spoon to scoop out the seeds and inerds. Peel the rough outer skin layer with a vegetable peeler. Chop the squash into bite-sized cubes and place on a large baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the chopped squash with avocado oil and pure maple syrup. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sea salt. Use your hands to toss everything together so that it is well-coated.
  • Roast for 25 to 35 minutes (without opening the oven!), until squash is golden-brown and cooked through. A few minutes before the squash has finished roasting, add the chopped hazelnuts so that they get a nice roast on them as well.
  • While the squash is roasting, prepare the maple cinnamon tahini. Simply stir together all of the ingredients in a bowl until well-combined.
  • Once squash has finished roasting, transfer to a serving dish or platter and drizzle with maple cinnamon tahini. Serve alongside your favorite entrees and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 232kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 9g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 17g
Course: Side Dishes & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, paleo, side dish, vegan
Author: Julia