Roasted Winter Squash and Parsnips with Maple Syrup Glaze and Marcona Almonds

A luxurious winter side dish combining tender kabocha and butternut squash with parsnips, all glazed in maple syrup and butter, finished with crunchy Marcona almonds and fresh rosemary.

8 servings
1 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kabocha squash
  • 2 cups butternut squash
  • 2 cups parsnips
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup Marcona almonds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine kabocha and butternut squash and parsnips in large bowl. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in next 5 ingredients. Add to squash mixture and toss to coat. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover squash mixture with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds and bake 10 minutes.

    70 min

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