Strange but tasy sandwich

[roadie gal]

This is a variation on something that we had when we went to visit Australia. I've never had this in the States. It sounds strange, but it's pretty tasty and very filling.

Stuff a whole wheat pita with baked pumpkin (or Kabocha squash), fresh spinach, a few pine nuts and either soft goat cheese or cream cheese depending on whether you feel like a sweeter or tangy-er sandwich. Yum. I've also tried adding some sundried tomatoes in olive oil, but it got a little too runny... tasted good, though.

[SadieKate]

Sounds like squash ravioli but using a pita instead.

[michelem]

How funny! I just had my first kabocha squash last night. I split it in half, de-seeded it and baked it in about 1/2 inch of water for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Then, drizzled each half with olive oil, filled the cavities with tofu (probably about 2 oz. per cavity), and sprinkled liberally with garam masala. Okay, weird, but it's what I had on hand and it really tasted YUMMY!

I have 4 different types of winter squash to try this week: the kabocha was one, then I have a butternut, a pumpkin, and an acorn squash. Tried spaghetti squash last week and still hate it (hated it as a kid too).

Anyway, having fun trying to eat more "seasonally."

I'll have to try this with a cheese alternative since I'm allergic to dairy. But, I love spinach and pine nuts and ww pitas!

[SadieKate]

For us, it is khuri squash baked with a filling of pear, orange peel, pecans, a bit of butter and maple syrup.

For speed, we'll nuke a split/cleaned squash, saute the filling slightly and then finish up by baking everything together for only about 10 minutes.

[OakLeaf]

Butternut or kabocha with adzuki beans, ginger, onions and shiitake mushrooms. Garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

I hate spaghetti squash too I don't know whether my digestive system is expecting pasta or what, but I just can't digest it.

[crazycanuck]

K..i've never seen that type of sandwich in Perth..

Where did you try it? Perhaps i might be able to find a similar shop...

[malkin]

That sounds yummy!

I don't like spaghetti squash either!

[solveig]

In a similar vein, one of my favorite ways to complement winter squash or sweet potato is with burrito fixin's.

Sweet potato or winter squash, mashed with a bit of salt
Seasoned black beans
Roll up in tortillas and bake until tortillas are crispy

Top generously with:
Salsa
Plain yogurt or sour cream

Seriously a flavor sensation!

ps - Some jack cheese and/or avocado could be great here too.

[malkin]

Squash and beans are a happy combination.
Usually pretty too!

[bmccasland]

Sounds like the diet of the ancients in the southwestern US - corns, beans, and squash.

[emily_in_nc]

In a similar vein, one of my favorite ways to complement winter squash or sweet potato is with burrito fixin's.

Sweet potato or winter squash, mashed with a bit of salt
Seasoned black beans
Roll up in tortillas and bake until tortillas are crispy

Top generously with:
Salsa
Plain yogurt or sour cream

Seriously a flavor sensation!

ps - Some jack cheese and/or avocado could be great here too.

Yeppers! We make black bean and sweet potato burritos -- cheese is good in them too. Top with sour cream and even salsa. Sounds strange but tastes great!

[gnat23]

My recent favorite is a salad with spinach, pomegranate seeds, toasted walnuts, and butternut squash roasted with olive oil, brown sugar and a few red pepper flakes. The dressing is mostly orange juice with a little walnut oil.

Things like this make me love autumn. Well, ok, with spiced apple cider and orange leaves and hay rides and ....

-- gnat!

[Trekhawk]

K..i've never seen that type of sandwich in Perth..

Where did you try it? Perhaps i might be able to find a similar shop...

Sometimes they have these at the Merchant Tea Rooms in Kalamunda.
Next time you come up for a ride we will have to pop by and see if they have any.