Blackened Sunshine (Kabocha)

published: 2024-11-04
winter squash

"Blackening" delicious Sunshine squash by coating it w/ Cajun seasoning makes for some killer squash tacos. Pairs well with Cilantro and Lime Cole Slaw.

  • ½-1 kabocha, cored and sliced in ½–¾" thick strips
  • "cajun" seasoning blend (we use this one, picked up locally)
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. Drizzle squash with oil (safflower or olive), toss to coat, sprinkle with a fat pinch of sale, and toss again.

  3. Dust liberally with the cajun seasoning (like a lot) and toss to coat, then repeat to ensure good coverage.

  4. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once. Sqaush should be lightly browned, and cooked enough that it's not "juicy moist", but not so much that it's tough and bone dry.