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    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing

    Published: Oct 28, 2017 · Modified: Nov 19, 2017 by Richa 8 Comments

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    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing. Use ohter spice blends of choice. Festive, spiced winter squash. Add cranberries or other dried fruit. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe

    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing. Use ohter spice blends of choice. Festive, spiced winter squash. Add cranberries or other dried fruit. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    I’ve had a dislike, somewhat ok relationship with most squashes. I had a similar not so like with Tofu in the beginning months of my vegan transition. I started cooking with tofu and learnt to make my versions of dishes with it which helped me choose the method of cooking and the spices and flavors that I like and that helped make it more likeable. I started using squashes in baked goods and now if I make them roasted they usually get spiced liberally.

    So I am still on a berbere run. Berbere blend is an Ethiopian spice blend and adds amazing flavor however you use it. You can make your own or get some online or from spice shops. You do have to try these roasted winter squash slices with berbere or use garam masala or baharat from my book(I am salivating already thinking of baharat on some roasted veggies). You will be surprised how well they work together. Use a dressing of choice like tahini garlic dill or vegan ranch. The whole squash gets roasted! So no work out needed to slice the raw squash. 

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    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing. Use ohter spice blends of choice. Festive, spiced winter squash. Add cranberries or other dried fruit. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha| VeganRicha.com


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    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing. Use ohter spice blends of choice. Festive, spiced winter squash. Add cranberries or other dried fruit. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha| VeganRicha.com

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    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing. Use ohter spice blends of choice. Festive, spiced winter squash. Add cranberries or other dried fruit. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha| VeganRicha.com

    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing. Use ohter spice blends of choice. Festive, spiced winter squash. Add cranberries or other dried fruit. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha| VeganRicha.com
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    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 169kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium Kabocha or other winter squash
    • 2 tsp oil
    • 1.5 tsp berbere spice blend or or garam masala
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp or more salt
    • cayenne to preference
    • 1 tsp dried parsley
    • 1 recipe tahini garlic dill sauce or use tahini garlic sauce or vegan ranch from my book
    • black pepper and parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Clean the Squash and Poke a few deep knife cuts around the top area using a knife. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife goes through somewhat easily. The baking time depends on the size of the squash.
    • Take the squash out and let it cool for 15 minutes. Carefully slice into half. Scoop out the seeds and seed fibers using a spoon. Discard or save to make roasted seeds later. (see note)
    • Slice the roasted squash in thick slices. Spray or rub oil on the slices
    • In a bowl mix the berbere, coriander powder, garlic, onion, salt, dried parsley and cayenne if using.  Sprinkle and rub the spice mix over the slices. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until golden on some edges.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the dressing of choice. Drizzle liberally over the roasted squash slices. Sprinkle some parsley or cilantro and some more berbere if you like. Alternately, serve the slices with the dressing on the side. Use garnishes like cranberries or other dried fruit to make it festive. 

    Notes

    To roast the squash seeds: Clean the seeds of the excess fibre. Wash, then pat dry. Toss with oil and salt until evenly coated. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20+ minutes, stirring once in between.
     
    Use any squashes like Acorn, Kuri, Buttercup, Pumpkin etc. Cooking time may vary depending on the squash. Add less or more spices to preference. 
     
    Nutrition is 1 of 4 servings, includes the tahini dressing. 
     

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Berbere Roasted Kabocha Squash with Tahini Dill Dressing
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 169 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Sodium 432mg19%
    Potassium 787mg22%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 3075IU62%
    Vitamin C 29mg35%
    Calcium 63mg6%
    Iron 1.9mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Shawn McLaughlin

      December 16, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      what would you recommend serving this with? tofu ? salad? falafels? hummus , pita bread?
      love your recipes

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 29, 2018 at 1:47 am

        either of those will work. the tahini dressing goes with falafels , pita bread and salads.

        Reply
    2. Monica

      November 05, 2017 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      In the past, I’ve been disappointed with kabocha recipes that have seemed too sweet to me, but this recipe is just yummy — I loved the sharp contrast of the spice blend (I used garam masala) against the sweetness of the kabocha. I enjoyed it both plain and with the tahini-dill sauce, but was glad that I made the tahini-dill sauce so that I can find other uses for the leftover sauce. 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 05, 2017 at 7:11 pm

        yay! I wanted a savory option wit the squash as well, and roasting with the strong spices goes so well with them!

        Reply
    3. Richard Church

      November 04, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Always been a big fan of squash. My wife loves it too. I’m going to show her this recipe. Loving you he new book.

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 04, 2017 at 10:39 pm

        Awesome Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Cassie Autumn Tran

      October 28, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      These look incredible! Kabocha squash is my favorite root vegetable at the moment, aside from Murasaki sweet potatoes! I cannot wait to get my hands on kabocha squash again. Yum!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 29, 2017 at 9:42 pm

        Thanks Cassie

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