ORANGE-GLAZED SQUASH WITH SESAME

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Orange-Glazed Squash with Sesame image

Provided by Lane Crowther

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Squash     Fall     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup hoisin sauce*
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder**
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3 1 1/2-pound acorn squash, each cut into 8 wedges, seeded
3 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
1 cup chopped green onions
2 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
*Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
**Chinese five-spice powder is available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Boil over medium heat until reduced to 1 1/3 cups, about 30 minutes. Pour into bowl. Mix in ginger. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash on baking sheet. Brush squash on all sides with sesame oil. Turn squash, 1 cut side down, and bake 15 minutes. Turn squash, skin side down. Brush squash with some hoisin mixture. Bake until tender and well glazed, brushing occasionally with some hoisin mixture, about 50 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler. Generously baste squash with hoisin mixture. Sprinkle with salt. Broil until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Baste with any remaining hoisin mixture. Sprinkle with onions and sesame seeds.

Ocean Hill
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Soni Illu
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I'm allergic to sesame seeds, so I omitted them from the recipe. The glaze was still delicious and the squash was still perfectly cooked.


Mohsin Ameer
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I used butternut squash instead of acorn squash and it worked perfectly. The glaze is so versatile, you could use it on other vegetables too.


Akshay Mahato
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Webster Halweembe
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The glaze is amazing and the squash is cooked to perfection.


Lachlan Portsmouth
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


Kristie Myers
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover squash.


Oluwatoyin Adeyemi
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The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the squash itself was cooked perfectly.


Junior Litali
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Savva Pelesok
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Yum!


hakim bitour
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I followed the recipe exactly and my squash turned out delicious! The glaze was flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Bridget Phiri
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This glazed squash was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The orange glaze was perfectly tangy and sweet, and the sesame seeds added a nice nutty crunch. Will definitely make this again!