Uncle G’s Acorn Squash with Pistachios & Hot Honey
INGREDIENTS:
2 ea. acorn squash
2 tbs. olive oil
¼ cup hot honey
2 tbs. pistachio (fine crumble)
1 tsp. salt
Pinch pepper
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Start by removing the tops and bottoms of each squash.
2. Set the squash cut side down and proceed to cut each in half from top to bottom.
3. Next cut one-inch-thick slices of the squash making sure to cut against the ridges of the squash and place on a bowl.
4. Add the oil, salt and pepper to the bowl, and toss until the squash is fully coated.
5. Position the squash neatly on a papered sheet pan and roast at 400 degrees for
15 to 20 minutes or until a golden-brown color is achieved.
6. Remove from oven and let sit for five minutes then place in a bowl, add the hot honey, half the pistachios and toss until fully coated.
7. Garnish with the remaining pistachios.