Baked Acorn Squash with Harissa and Date Honey (Silan)
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
serves: 4
Ingredients:
4unitsacorn squash
2tablespoonsSilan (date honey syrup), natural
1tablespoonharissa - I always use spicy harissa
1tablespoonolive oil
6-8sprigs of fresh thyme
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and prepare a large oven tray lined with baking paper or silicone roasting mat.
Slice the acorn squashes horizontally into slices about ½-inch/ 1-cm thick. Using a spoon, remove the acorn seeds from the center of the slices.
In a mixing bowl, put silan (date syrup), harissa, olive oil, salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Pour the mixture over the acorn squash slices and mix so that all the slices are evenly coated.
Spread the acorn squash slices in a single-layer over your baking sheet/mat. Sprinkle over thyme branches and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the acorn squash is golden and soft.