Acorn Squash Stuffed with Roasted Root Vegetables
- 2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced, with one rack in the center of the oven, the other above it, and a third rack, if you have one, below it.
- Preheat the oven to convection bake at 400F.
- Cover two shallow baking pans, such as jelly roll pans, with foil and coat with nonstick spray or a light coating of butter.
- Sprinkle the squash with salt and pepper and place them cut side down on one of the prepared pans.
- In a large bowl, toss the turnips, parsnips, carrots, and onion with the olive oil until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the second prepared pan.
- Place the squash on the center rack in the oven and the pan of root vegetables beneath it.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until the squash and the root vegetables are tender and lightly browned around the edges.
- Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, and sherry in a small dish.
- When the vegetables are done, drizzle the mixture over the root vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
- Roast them for about 2 more minutes.
- Season them with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set each squash half on a plate, spoon the roasted vegetables into the center, and serve.
acorn, kosher salt, parsnips, carrots, onion, olive oil, freshly squeezed orange, soy sauce, sherry
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/acorn-squash-stuffed-with-roasted-root-vegetables-372410 (may not work)