The Best Roasted Kabocha Squash

Oct 19

Oct 19 The Best Roasted Kabocha Squash

This 2 ingredients roasted kabocha sweet mama squash is so easy and delicious. Baking the squash brings out a chestnut and sweet potato-like flavor. Squashes are versatile and can be used in soups, lasagnas, smoothies, and are high in fibers and vitamin A. This recipe is a winner and only takes 5 to 10 min to prep!

How to make roasted Kabocha of the sweet mama variety?

1) Select your squash and rinse

2) Slice in half then in slices

3) Bake until the flesh caramelizes

The Best Roasted Kabocha Squash

Yield: 8

Author: mddolce

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

Ingredients

1 medium kabocha squash (sweet mama)
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Set oven to 415 F.
Rinse Kabocha and cut it in half. Take seeds out and cut kabocha in 8 to 10 slices using a sharp knife.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet making a single layer. Sprinkle some sea salt on top.
Place baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and bake for 1 hour. Monitor halfway. The squash will start to caramelize and release amazing flavors. It's ready when the flesh softens and starts turning brown (caramelizes).