Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey and Stilton
 
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This delicious side dish is going to be a great addition to any holiday menu.
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Recipe type: Fall and Winter Side Dish
Serves: serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium size delicata squash
  • --- extra virgin olive oil
  • --- salt and pepper
  • 2 TBSP. honey (or maple syrup)
  • 4-5 oz. semi-firm, salty cheese
  • ½ cup pecans
  • 2 TBSP. hazelnuts, toasted & ground (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  2. Cut the delicata squash lengthwise, remove the seeds and slice each half into ½" slices.
  3. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and toss with some olive oil and a tablespoon of honey. Roast for about half an hour (15 minutes on each side), or, until tender and caramelized around the edges.
  4. In a small skillet combine the pecans with a little olive oil and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring often for about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper and mix in the remaining honey. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  5. In the same skillet, toast the hazelnuts (if using) and then grind (or chop) them finely.
  6. Break up the cheese, or crumble it and set aside.
  7. Once the slices of the delicata squash are roasted and caramelized around the edges, let them cool slightly and place them on a large plate. Top with the toasted nuts, the crumbled cheese. Serve as a side dish or as a light meal.
Notes
1. You can use any kind of salty cheese - I used a Stilton & Gloucester. Gorgonzola would also be nice in this recipe.
2. I also added half a small red pear, diced into small cubes, but this is completely optional.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/roasted-delicata-squash/