A perfect vegetarian main or side, these roasted squash rely on pre-made harissa paste and an easy yogurt sauce. Also, don't skip the onions- they make the bulgur!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 222kcal
Author Erin Alderson
Ingredients
Acorn Squash
1acorn squash
3tablespoonsunsalted butterroom temperature
2tablespoonsharissa pastesee note
Saltas needed
½medium yellow onion
½cupuncooked bulgur
Yogurt Sauce
1/2cup whole milk yogurt
⅓cupminced fresh parsley and cilantro
2tablespoonslemon juice
Saltto taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425˚F. Whip the butter with the harissa paste and a pinch of salt (as needed). Quarter the acorn squash, remove the seeds, and rub the exposed squash with the harissa butter. Place in a roasting pan. Cut the onion into 1” pieces and place in the roasting pan as well. Bake the squash until tender; 40 minutes or so (depending on the size). Squash should be easily pierced when done.
While the squash is roasting, combine the bulgur with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt in a pot with lid. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
To prepare the yogurt, combine the yogurt with the herbs, lemon juice, and salt. Allow to rest while the squash is roasting.
Once the squash is done, remove the onions and chop. Stir into the bulgur. Serve the squash with a few spoonfuls of the bulgur and a healthy drizzle of the yogurt sauce. Finish with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Tips + Tricks: I like to use homemade harissa paste but you can usually find pre-made paste at the store or in a pinch, use a harissa spice blend. Also, know the heat. Some harissa paste is spicy and you might only need to use 1 tablespoon. Taste and adjust as needed.Use leftover ingredients: bulgur, yogurt, harissa