Ingredients for Arriba Baked Winter Squash Mexican Style
- 1 large winter squash (about 3 lbs) or 2 small (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 1-2 tablespoons Mexican Seasoning Mix II (for spicy squash)
- 1 tablespoon Sweet Mexican Spice Mix (for sweet squash)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for sweet squash)
- 1-2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for spicy squash)
- salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon grated piloncillo
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How to Make Arriba Baked Winter Squash Mexican Style
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Choose your flavor profile: Spicy or Sweet.
- Wash and cut the winter squash in half (or into fourths if it's large). Remove seeds and stringy pulp.
- **Spicy Squash:** Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter over each squash piece. Season generously with 1-2 tablespoons of Mexican Seasoning Mix II.
- **Sweet Squash:** Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 tablespoon honey over each squash piece. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon grated piloncillo and 1 tablespoon Sweet Mexican Spice Mix.
- Place squash pieces cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the skin. Smaller squash pieces will require less time. For even cooking, consider covering loosely with aluminum foil for the first 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove from oven (squash will be hot!). Let cool slightly before serving.
- Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
0g
Carbs
4g
