Roasted Acorn Squash with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette

By dawnu1

Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash, halved, seeds and pulp cleaned out and discarded
• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• VINAIGRETTE
• 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 Tbs fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbs light brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional, can add more to taste for spicier vinaigrette)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Slice the acorn squash into 1/2-inch slices. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place the squash in an even layer on two large, rimmed baking sheets.

Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

While the squash is roasting, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.

Remove the squash from the oven, carefully lifting the squash from the baking pan with a flat spatula and transferring to a serving dish or platter, flipping the squash so the golden, browned side is facing up. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.