Name: Sweet and Sour Roasted Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 delicata squash; 1 kabocha squash; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.75 cup red wIne vinegar; 0.25 cup honey; 0.25 cup golden raisins; dried red pepper flakes; fresh parsley

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Sweet and Sour Roasted Squash

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Ingredients

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Sweet and Sour Roasted Squash

2 delicata squashhalved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch halfmoons

1 kabocha squashcut in half, seeds removed and cut into 1 inch wedges

1 ½ teaspoons saltdivided

3 tablespoons olive oil

¾ cup red wIne vinegar

¼ cup honey

¼ cup golden raisins

dried red pepper flakesto taste

fresh parsleychopped; optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Place squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with with oil, toss to coat and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Roast squash for 35 minutes or until tender and golden.

In a small sauce pan bring the red wine vinegar, honey, raisins and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, reduce to a simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thick and syrup like.

Transfer the squash to a serving platter and pour sweet and sour mixture over to coat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and parsley to taste.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Squash Uniformly for Even Roasting 🔪
Cut both kabocha and delicata squash into 1-inch cubes to ensure even caramelization and consistent cooking times throughout the roasting process.
Maximize Caramelization with Dry Heat First 🔥
Roast the squash cubes without the glaze at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized, then add the vinegar-honey glaze in the final 5 minutes to prevent burning.
Balance Sweet and Sour Precisely ⚖️
Taste your glaze before adding it to the squash—adjust the honey-to-vinegar ratio so the sour notes are slightly dominant, as roasting mellows the tang considerably.
Toast Red Pepper Flakes for Depth 🌶️
Briefly bloom the dried red pepper flakes in warm olive oil before adding to your glaze to unlock their complex heat and prevent a raw, harsh bite in the final dish.
Add Parsley Last for Vibrant Color 🌿
Scatter fresh parsley over the finished dish just before serving—this preserves its bright green color and fresh herbaceous flavor that can fade during heating.