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Gochujang-and-Sesame-Roasted Winter Squash

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Danny Kim

This would work with any other winter squash—acorn and delicata don't even have to be peeled.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2

tablespoons sesame seeds

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

2

teaspoons soy sauce

1

medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, sliced ¼” thick

Scallions, thinly sliced

Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°. Whisk sesame seeds, oil, gochujang, and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add squash and toss to coat. Divide squash between 2 rimmed baking sheets, arranging in a single layer. Roast, rotating sheets once, until tender and browned on some edges, 25–30 minutes. Serve topped with scallions and salt.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 190 Fat (g) 9 Saturated Fat (g) 1.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 26 Dietary Fiber (g) 8 Total Sugars (g) 5 Protein (g) 3 Sodium (mg) 390