Spice Rubbed Roasted Squash

Ingredients

• 2 small (or 2½ lbs.) winter squash $3.19
• ¼ cup brown sugar $0.08
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
• ⅛ tsp garlic powder $0.02
• ½ tsp smoked paprika $0.05
• ½ tsp salt $0.02
• Freshly ground black pepper (10-15 cranks) $0.05
• 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the stem off of the squash and then carefully slice each squash in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy flesh. Cut the squash halves in half one more time, so that each squash is now in quarters.
2. In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Add a little bit of water (1-2 Tbsp) to make a paste that can be spread easily over the squash.
3. Place the squash pieces in a glass or ceramic baking dish so that they are in a single layer, not overlapping, and cut sides are facing up. Spread the spice mix liberally over all cut surfaces of the squash (don’t season the skin side).
4. Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to one hour, or until the edges are golden brown and the squash is easily pierced with a fork. The exact time will depend on the size and thickness of your squash

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