Delicious Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash

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Sweet and spicy acorn squash slices make for a deliciously seasonal side dish, easy enough for a weeknight and special enough for the holiday table.

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acorn squash

chipotle in adobo sauce

garlic

honey

brown sugar

Ingredients

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Tilted Brush Stroke

Combine all ingredients (except squash) in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and blend until smooth.

Tilted Brush Stroke

Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash in half inch thick slices. Toss the slices in the sauce well to coat.

Tilted Brush Stroke

Heat the griddle or grill pan on high. Lay the squash slices down in a single layer. Brush with additional sauce.

Tilted Brush Stroke

Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the underside is well browned and flip. Brush again with sauce.

Whether you’re cooking these on the stove top or in the oven, a nonstick surface is important so the sauce doesn’t stick or burn.

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