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Miso-Brown Butter Roasted Honeynut Squash with Crispy Chili Crunch

Name: Miso-Brown Butter Roasted Honeynut Squash with Crispy Chili Crunch
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Modern Fusion
Ingredients: 2 Honeynut squashes; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp crispy chili oil; 1/4 cup toasted pepitas; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; sea salt to taste

Experience a bold culinary evolution with our Miso-Brown Butter Roasted Honeynut Squash. This dish bridges the gap between cozy seasonal comfort and sophisticated umami-rich dining. The Honeynut squash, celebrated for its naturally intense sweetness,...

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17 Min Prep

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16 Min Cook

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6 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 Honeynut squashes
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp crispy chili oil
1/4 cup toasted pepitas
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
sea salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Halve the Honeynut squashes lengthwise and scoop out the seeds; score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern for maximum flavor absorption.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam and turn a nutty golden brown, then whisk in the miso, maple syrup, and smoked paprika until smooth.

Brush the glaze generously over the squash flesh, ensuring it settles into the scores.

Roast for 30-35 minutes until the edges are caramelized and the center is fork-tender.

Once removed from the oven, drizzle with crispy chili oil, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and a generous scatter of toasted pepitas for a satisfying textural contrast.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Modern Fusion

Course
Main Course

Diet
Vegetarian

Total Time
33 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

17 mins

Cooking Time

16 mins

Total Time

33 mins

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