Miso-Brown Butter Roasted Honeynut Squash with Crispy Sage & Toasted Pecans
Main Course

Miso-Brown Butter Roasted Honeynut Squash with Crispy Sage & Toasted Pecans

Experience the ultimate transition-season comfort food: the Miso-Brown Butter Roasted Honeynut Squash. This dish masterfully marries the deep, earthy sweetness of roasted squash with the savory, umami-rich punch of white miso. As the butter browns, i...

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19 Min Prep

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29 Min Cook

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4 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 Honeynut squashes halved and seeded
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 10 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • flaky sea salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Arrange squash halves cut-side up on a parchment-lined sheet, drizzling with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper.
3
Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
4
While the squash roasts, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it turns a deep amber color and smells nutty.
5
Immediately remove from heat and whisk in the miso paste and maple syrup until emulsified.
6
Add the sage leaves to the hot butter for 30 seconds until crisp.
7
Drizzle the warm miso-brown butter over the roasted squash, top with the crispy sage leaves, and scatter toasted pecans over the top for a satisfying crunch.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Modern Fusion
Course
Main Course
Diet
Vegetarian
Total Time
48 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

19 mins

Cooking Time

29 mins

Total Time

48 mins
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Author

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