This article was sponsored by R.W. Knudsen. All opinions are my own.

Yay it’s beginning to feel a lot like fall in Manhattan. All of a sudden the weather went from 70 degrees and humid to 60 degrees and cool. I love the fall. Yes, I love summer, too, but after 3 months of sweating, I’m ready for some cooler weather. I’m also ready for roasting veggies. There’s something so cozy about roasting vegetables when it’s chilly outside and making a nice, warm dinner that feeds your soul. Know what I mean?

I’ve got just the dish to get you into the fall-mood and move your taste buds away from raw salads (which we love in the summer) into more roasted, warm foods that are comforting, yet healthy and delicious, of course.

Come on and see what I cooked up for you today. You’re gonna love it!

p.s. There’s a special spicy cider ingredient in this recipe that I cannot wait for you to try.

Okay I know how everyone loves the taste of apple cider and spices this time of the year but most of the ciders sold in the food store are loaded with junk. You know what I mean if you’ve ever checked out the label on a juice bottle in the store. It’s scary. But have no fear! I’ve got you covered with a new beverage that I’m over the moon for and I know you are going to love it, as well. The R.W. Knudsen family line of juices is so amazing and I’ve been using their juices quite a bit the last few months to add flavor to my recipes, as I’m sure you’ve seen in these recipes below.

PERFECTLY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH ‘CREAMY’ TOMATO TAHINI SAUCE {GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, SOY-FREE, VEGAN}

‘CREAMY’ MAPLE CARROT SAUCE WITH ROASTED VEGGIES {GRAIN-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, SOY-FREE, VEGAN}

CARROT FENNEL SOUP {GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, SOY-FREE, VEGAN, PALEO}

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BEET SALAD WITH ‘CREAMY’ HONEY ALMOND DRESSING {GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE}

But today, we’re going to talk about a juice that’s got more of a fall-theme to it. Enter Cider & Spice. OMG this juice. I can’t even. This has become my new go-to way to add flavor to EVERYTHING for the fall. Yes, everything.

This recipe is super easy. Super duper easy. It might look complicated but it’s not. Trust me, folks. All you need to do is roast the acorn squash in the oven, place it in a shallow bowl or serving platter and top it with apples, parsley, walnuts, purple cabbage, sesame seeds and a whole lot of this Cider & Spice dressing, which I created with creamy coconut milk, almond butter and Medjool dates. So sweet and satisfying. You’ll want to make this dressing over and over again as a dip for veggies, too. To save time, you can prep the toppings while the squash is roasting to save time or prep those items in the morning and set them in the fridge for easy access when the squash is done roasting.

This bottle of sweetness is literally my new bff. You are going to want to add this juice to every holiday recipe you make.

If you’d like to make this dish a bit heartier, you can add 1 cup of cooked gluten-free whole grains such as quinoa, millet, wild rice, brown rice or sorghum. I know there are some men (ladies- you know your husbands want something substantial) who need a bit more umphhhh to their meal. Take my lovely father for example. The guy needs a lotta food to fill up his tank. And you don’t to mess with an empty tank, if you know what I mean. Hehe.

So, toss in some whole grains if desired. If not, keep this recipe as is and enjoy! Happy fall.

xo

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Acorn Squash Bowl with 'Creamy' Cider and Spice Dressing {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Paleo}

Serves: 4

 

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

35 minutes

Total

40 minutes

 

Free of gluten, dairy, soy, corn, eggs, refined sugar. Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo.

Author: Amie Valpone

Recipe type: Entree

Ingredients

• 1 large acorn squash
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil plus more if needed
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 purple cabbage thinly sliced or finely chopped
• 1 small head radicchio thinly sliced
• 1 large Fuji apple diced
• 3 Tbsp. raw walnuts
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup R.W. Knudsen Cider & Spice Juice
• 1 Tbsp. well-stirred creamy almond butter
• 1/2 cup shaken full-fat coconut milk
• 4 large Medjool dates pitted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Lay the squash on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Use your hands to coat the pieces and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
3. Roast the squash in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.

4. Remove the squash from the oven and transfer to a shallow bowl or a large serving platter. (Note: You can peel the skin off the squash before serving or before you place it in the serving bowl.) Top with the cabbage, radicchio, apple, walnuts, parsley, basil and sesame seeds.

5. Puree the R.W. Knudsen Cider & Spice Juice, almond butter, coconut milk and sea salt to taste in a blender. Drizzle this dressing over the salad mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Acorn Squash Bowl with 'Creamy' Cider and Spice Dressing {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Paleo}

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Sodium 216mg9%

Potassium 1327mg38%

Carbohydrates 58g19%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 31g34%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 3614IU72%

Vitamin C 144mg175%

Calcium 230mg23%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was sponsored by R.W. Knudsen. All opinions are my own.