I had planned on posting all about my favorite holiday recipes today but since I haven’t had much computer time this week that post isn’t ready yet. Instead I am sharing this Red Kuri squash that I found recently. Just when I think I have tried almost every sqaush out there I stumble across a new one. It looks a little bit like a small pumpkin.
Slice it, leave the peel on, season with salt and pepper and a little spray of Olive Oil. Place squash on a baking sheet in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes turning over once half way through.
If you want to kick this up a notch, before serving drizzle with a little honey, Agave nectar or Maple syrup. The perfect side dish for a chicken, pork or beef. I even like to cube the leftovers and put it over a salad of baby greens. The flavor was like a cross between an acorn squash and a kabocha squash. Warm and comforting. Just the way Fall food should taste. Love it!
Oven Roasted Red Kuri Squash
- 1 squash, cut into quarters
- Olive Oil spray
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Honey, Agave nectar or Maple syrup — optional
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean up. Spray squash quarters with Olive oil spray, season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 40 minutes turning once half way through. Serve with a drizzle of honey, Agave nectar or Maple syrup.
Winter squash is also a source of potassium, niacin, iron and beta carotene. The orange-fleshed squash is also an excellent source of beta carotene. As a general rule, the deeper the orange color, the higher the beta carotene content.
I couldn’t find specific nutritional information for Red Kuri Squash but at the University Of Illinois Extension they gave general winter squash nutritional values.
Nutrition Facts: (1 cup cooked, cubes — excluding olive oil spray or a optional topping)
Calories 79.95,Protein 1.82 grams, Carbohydrate 17.94 grams, Dietary Fiber 5.74 grams, Calcium 28.7 mg.
Nutmeg Notes
My lap top computer is up and running again with no ill side affects after the stroke. 
After having my IT guy work on it we discovered that it had indeed been attacked by a terrible virus! It is working better than ever right now. Whew – what a relief. It’s a happy day to have my computer working again.
Since I had so much computer down time this week the work on my holiday recipe post is going to be delayed. Hopefully there will be time this weekend to get it done. In the mean time be sure and use the recipe navigation page to browse my tried and true recipes. Just click on the recipe tab at the top of the home page and you can window shop recipes to your hearts desire!
I use my computer in the kitchen most of the time. Usually my lap top is on my kitchen Island with a recipe up on the screen while I cook . At hubby Tom’s suggestion I take a piece of plastic wrap and cover the key board being careful not to cover the fan vent on the side. It protects the keyboard from spills, crumbs and flour while I cook!
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Tami
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Ty says:
November 18, 2011 at 11:36 am (UTC -7)
When in doubt about a vegetable, roast it! Ha.
I always use my little iPhone in the kitchen to show me recipes. The screen gets pretty icky. I think I need a new method.
Tami says:
November 18, 2011 at 12:22 pm (UTC -7)
I am hoping to get an iphone soon! They are sold out around here right now but maybe in a few weeks they will be available again. I think it would be so handy when out and about shopping to be able to look up a recipe and buy the ingredients while you are already shopping.
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says:
November 18, 2011 at 12:43 pm (UTC -7)
Never seen this type of squash before! I’m guessing my 7 month old would love it pureed up!
Kiri W. says:
November 18, 2011 at 1:28 pm (UTC -7)
I use my computer only if I forget to print out recipes!
On Sunday, we are attending a vegan Thanksgiving dinner hosted by friends, and I’ll be making a vegan winter squash soup for the occasion
Cammy@TippyToeDiet says:
November 18, 2011 at 2:38 pm (UTC -7)
I don’t use my computer in the kitchen very often. Only if I need a DVD player while I’m doing my Christmas baking.
Jody - Fit at 54 says:
November 18, 2011 at 3:30 pm (UTC -7)
I am not a huge squash fan but maybe roasting it would be the way to go….
No computer in the kitchen for me.. barely have counter space!
I like that idea of covering the keyboard though!
Having an early turkey day celebration at the youngest stepdaughter’s place. Her brother-in-law is a CHP officer so has to work Thanksgiving so we are celebrating early!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Glad the computer is good again. Computers are my hubby’s business so we are more than protected – so much so that sometimes my good sites come up with a message that it wants to block them!
Katherine Martinelli says:
November 19, 2011 at 1:00 am (UTC -7)
I love red kuri squash but can’t seem to find it where I am! What a great, simple recipe! The iPad is great in the kitchen – just prop it up somewhere and cook away!
Carol says:
November 19, 2011 at 5:59 am (UTC -7)
Interesting looking squash. I don’t think we get that type here in Canada. Love winter squash, especially acorn. I stuff it with dried apricots, cranberries, a bit of light butter and brown sugar. I have to buy the teeny ones as I’m the only one who eats them. I do not like any summer squash.
I do use my laptop in the kitchen sometimes. I have a long counter that is across from my stove area so it is safe there.
Nothing fun planned for the weekend…today is voting day and then window blinds shopping!
Enjoy your weekend Tami…glad your pc is working again!
Tami says:
November 20, 2011 at 3:46 pm (UTC -7)
You stuffed acorn squash sounds amazing Carol. I love dried apricots and cranberries and I don’t think I have combined them but what a great idea. I love the summer squash – it doesn’t have a ton of flavor but with a little garlic it goes down pretty good!
Hope you had a good weekend.
Andrea@WellnessNotes says:
November 20, 2011 at 8:12 pm (UTC -7)
A new to me squash! Sounds good! Roasting veggies is definitely my favorite way to prepare most of them.
Glad your laptop is well again! I sometimes use my laptop in the kitchen but not every often.
Have a great week!
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
November 21, 2011 at 7:08 am (UTC -7)
Sounds great! I love roasting vegetables as it just brings out the flavor so nicely. I do use the computer in the kitchen for recipes!
Jan says:
November 25, 2011 at 1:05 pm (UTC -7)
I love squash but don’t indulge too much because of the starchiness. Sue has a great recipe for Acorn Squash soup that has become a Thanksgiving tradition (for an entire 2 years!)
Given my dearth of cooking, the iPad rarely makes it to the kitchen except to try out an occassional new recipe.
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