Colorado squash is featured recipe

STATEWIDE – Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different product to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. Winter squash is a tasty and beautiful side dish. Choose a medium to large squash that is firm with no exterior soft spots. Acorn squash is sodium free and a good source of Vitamin C. Look for Colorado winter squash at your local grocery store or on the menu at restaurants across the state.

Glazed Squash

Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., 5280 Culinary, LLC and Ace Hardware Grill Expert 2 Acorn squash

2 Tsp. herb seasoning

1 Tsp. black ground pepper

1 Tbsp. kosher salt

1/4 Cup olive oil

1/2 Cup brown sugar

1/2 Cup maple syrup

Pumpkin pie spice to taste

2 Tbsp. vanilla paste

Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Drizzle each half with oil and season with salt, pepper and herb seasoning. Place upside down onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Roast in oven at 400 degrees for approximately 35-45 minutes or until soft to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then carefully cut each squash half into quarters. Place on cookie sheet, squash side up. In a bowl, combine maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla paste and brown sugar and mix well. Glaze squash quarters with syrup mixture and roast in oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until hot and glazed. Remove, adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper and serve.

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