Not too long ago my favourite farmer on the Nolensville Farmer’s Market was promoting these stunning carnival squash that till just lately, I solely used for adorning.
He instructed me to chop them up and roast them as they candy and scrumptious. He was proper. You may be questioning what precisely is a carnival squash? Me too.
What’s a Carnival Squash?
A carnival squash is small, fairly and a cross between a candy dumpling and an acorn squash. It has bursts of coloration and is why it’s usually used decorativley.
They’re arduous to chop by, and also you may need to microwave a bit to melt. I simply used a really sharp knife, fastidiously. Reduce lengthwise and maintain reducing till you’ve got items. Scrape off seeds, however don’t peel. The pores and skin is edible.
That is my model with parmesan.
Easy methods to Roast Carnival Squash
I put the items (with pores and skin) on roasting pan and brushed with melted butter. You might use olive oil additionally. It took about 20 minutes at 400 Levels F. I turned over at 10 minutes.
That is my model with maple syrup.
Variations for Carnival Squash
- Brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush with melted butter (flavored with a little bit of maple syrup or extact).
- Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Brush with olive oil, seasoned with chili oil or no matter warmth you want.
- Wrap with just a little prosciutto for a fast appetizer chunk.
I was pleasantly shocked by how a lot I preferred this squash. It’s nutty, buttery and barely candy. Get pleasure from!
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Roast Carnival Squash
Stunning Carnival Squash, lower roasted with pores and skin and several other variations.
Variation 1
- 1 Carnival Squash
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Maple Syrup or extract
- Salt
- Pepper
Variation 2
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
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Reduce on the pure strains of the squash and lower into thinner items as wants.
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Take away all seeds.
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Brush with both melted butter or olive oil. if utilizing variation 1 add the maple syrup to the butter and brush. If utilizing variation 2, brush with both butter or olive oil. Add the Parmesan throughout final 5 minutes of roasting. Season each with salt and pepper.
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Roast on baking sheet for about 20 minutes at 400 levels F. Flip over at then minutes. You might want a number of extra minutes. Needs to be fork tender.
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