Roasted Patty Pan (or summer squash) w/ Goat Cheese

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  • 2qt patty pan squash
  • ½ C hazelnuts
  • 8oz fresh goat cheese
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ C olive oil
  • 5 sprigs mint
  • 5 sprigs parsley
  1. Cut the squash into large chunks
  2. Combine the spices in a small bowl
  3. Roughly chop the herbs
  4. Heat a glug of oil until just about to smoke, add the squash and sprinkle with salt
  5. Cook until the outsides are blistered and brown but the inside isn’t completely soft
  6. Remove from the pan
  7. Off from the heat, add the additional olive oil and spices and allow to toast in the already warm pan
  8. Pour the spice oil over the squash and toss to coat
  9. Smash the hazelnuts into chunks
  10. Dot the squash with the hazelnuts and goat cheese
  11. Garnish with the herbs and serve