The farmers’ markets are full of beautiful fall squash; right now, our favorite is the kabocha squash. It has rich, firm flesh that’s not watery. We prepare the squash like we would prepare meat to concentrate the texture and flavor.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 medium kabocha squash
- 1/4 preserved lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
- 2 lemons, preferably Meyer
- 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half horizontally. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Dice the preserved lemon rind.
- Place the squash halves, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the flesh with olive oil, salt, pepper, diced preserved lemon rind, and a squeeze of lemon. Roast uncovered in the oven, 1 hour.
- Remove the squash from the oven. Cut into large wedges, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Serve immediately, or use in Pasta with Roasted Kabocha Squash and Pecorino Romano (see recipe).
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 187 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
| Sodium | 597 mg |
Reviews
Very flavorful and simple
Sliced into squash, microwave 12 minutes.
Cut into triangles and brush with lemon/oil per recipe. Air fryer 380 for 8 minutes.
Brush remaining lemon/0il, So amazing!!
Cut into triangles and brush with lemon/oil per recipe. Air fryer 380 for 8 minutes.
Brush remaining lemon/0il, So amazing!!