BUTTERY GARLIC ACORN SQUASH
This easy-to-make buttery garlic acorn squash is out of this world. A gorgeous and flavorful side dish for almost everything! When we first baked it, we all went crazy over the incredible flavor combination. Even one of our team members that is not a fan of acorn squash converted and it’s now a go-to wintery side dish for his family. Because of the mild sweet taste, it goes perfect with garlic. You’ll have to taste it to believe it. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
1 large acorn squash
2 heaping Tbsp of Joy’s Gourmet Original Garlic Spread
1 Tbsp of Joy’s Gourmet Mediterranean Spice Mix
1 Tbsp of unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Cut acorn squash in half horizontally.
3. Scoop out seeds.
4. To balance the squash on a sheet pan, you will need to cut a tiny slice off the bottom of each.
5. Place squash on a sheet pan.
6. Drop a ½ Tbsp of butter into each cavity of the squash.
7. Drop 1 heaping Tbsp of garlic spread into each cavity over the butter.
8. Sprinkle with Mediterranean spice mix, pepper and salt.
9. Roast in oven for 40-45 minutes until tender.
This is a Vegan Spread, Dip, Marinade
THE ORIGINAL
This is a vegan spread, dip, marinade, cooking ingredient, topping, or sauté!
This spread is an amazing dip, an excellent replacement for mayonnaise and other condiments, a great flavor addition to many recipes, and we use it to flavor everything we eat.
Spread on sandwiches for an incredible taste. Use as a dip for vegetables, French fries, wings, and more. Top your fish and add a crust of chopped almonds or pistachios. Marinate your steaks and chicken prior to grilling, sautéing, or baking. Great with rotisserie chicken. Creates awesome grilled cheese sandwiches.
Made fresh in small batches since 2004, our vegan garlic spread is raw blended, never cooked. With zero cholesterol, zero preservatives, zero sugar, zero dairy, low carbohydrates and low sodium, this authentic Mediterranean-style spread fits with most food programs.
Ingredients: Canola Oil, Raw Garlic, Lemon Juice & Salt
The original is the base of all other flavors. Over 21 cloves of fresh garlic in each jar!
Note: This is a dairy free product. Keeping it without refrigeration for few hours does not hurt it, but refrigeration will prolong the shelf life & maintain the freshness and flavor. We ship it with ice packs and you should refrigerate it upon arrival.
Looking for Inspiration?
Discover delicious ways to use our products! Visit our Recipe Page for mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired dishes that will elevate your cooking. From simple weeknight meals to gourmet creations, we’ve got something for every taste. Start exploring today!