Sweet Spicy Roasted Kabocha Squash

Elevate your side dish game with Sweet Spicy Roasted Kabocha Squash, a perfect blend of caramelized sweetness and bold heat. This easy recipe pairs tender kabocha squash with a mouthwatering glaze of maple syrup, soy sauce, and a hint of sriracha, balanced by warm spices like cinnamon and cumin. Roasted to perfection, each wedge boasts irresistibly crispy edges and a velvety interior. Ready in under an hour and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh herbs, this dish makes a stunning appetizer, a standout side, or even a cozy vegetarian main. Perfect for fall gatherings or weeknight dinners, it's a flavorful way to transform seasonal squash into a culinary masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized (around 2-3 pounds) Kabocha squash
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) Sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Carefully cut the kabocha squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into wedges (about 1-inch thick) and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Add the squash wedges to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the sweet and spicy glaze.

Step 5

Arrange the squash wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the wedges over with tongs or a spatula, then continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized on the edges.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the squash cool for a few minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the roasted squash to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1013.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	759.5

Total Fat 44.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1910.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 49.6g
Protein 10.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.5mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2800.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 43.8%