Moroccan Spice Butternut Squash Recipes

MOROCCAN SPICE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk together all spices in a small bowl.
• Place the squash on the baking sheet and drizzle with the oil (3 tablespoons) and add the spice mixture. Toss together until evenly coated.
• Spread squash out evenly on the baking sheet, making sure the pieces don't touch as much as possible (otherwise they will steam, and won't roast evenly nor brown on the sides)
• Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until browned, tossing once halfway through.

MOROCCAN SPICED SQUASH AND CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Cut squash in half from top to bottom and place it, cut side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
• Bake until squash can be easily skewered, 50 to 60 minutes.
• With a spoon, remove seeds and discard.
• Scrape the pulp from the skin.
• Reserve the pulp and discard the skin.
• Warm the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook until soft, 7 minutes.
• Add the paprika, cumin, turmeric, and coriander and continue to cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add the squash, carrots, sugar, chicken stock, water, ½ teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until carrots are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Cool for 15 minutes.
• Puree the soup in a blender in several batches for 3 minutes each batch until the soup is very smooth.
• Strain soup through a fine strainer back into pot and gently reheat.
• If the soup is too thick, add additional water.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the yogurt in a small bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
• To serve, heat the soup.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of yogurt.

MOROCCAN SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a standard size baking sheet (cookie sheet) with foil, and lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray; set baking sheet aside.
• 2. Peel the squash and remove seeds. Cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
• 3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and all of the spices and herbs. Add more salt and pepper, if desired. Add squash, and toss until well coated with seasonings.
• 4. Spread the squash on the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in oven for 25 minutes. Toss or stir (to ensure even cooking), and continue cooking another 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
• 5. Transfer to serving bowl, and serve immediately while still hot.