Calabaza Asada

Name: Calabaza Asada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 lbs calabaza squash, cubed; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt

Savory roasted calabaza squash tossed in a garlic, lime, and oregano mojo marinade until tender and caramelized.

50 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs calabaza squash, cubed
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Add 2 lbs cubed calabaza squash and toss until evenly coated.
4

Spread 2 lbs cubed calabaza squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5

Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized around the edges.

Questions

How long does Calabaza Asada keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Calabaza Asada?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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