A Small Thanksgiving: Vanilla Bean Roasted Acorn Squash

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 Acorn squash

• Condiments

  • 4 tsp Nielsen-massey vanilla bean paste, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 tbsp Brown sugar, light
  • 4 big pinches Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tbsp Olive oil

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Ingredients

• 2 acorn squash
• 4 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey pure vanilla bean paste
• 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 4 big pinches salt
• 4-5 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• Slice the acorn squash in half, and scoop out the seeds.
• Lay the flat part of the squash down on the cutting board, and slice it into rings.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla bean paste, brown sugar, salt and olive oil.
• Brush the vanilla mixture over both sides of the squash rings.
• Roast for 15 minutes, flip each ring, and roast for another 15 minutes.
• Serve warm.