Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile-Lime Vinaigrette

Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile-Lime Vinaigrette

2 large (1 1/2-1 3/4-lb) acorn squash

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. salt

6 T. olive oil

1 garlic clove, peeled and minced

2 T. fresh lime juice, or to taste

1 T. honey

1-2 tsp. finely chopped fresh hot red chile, including seeds

small handful chopped fresh cilantro

squash

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Halve each squash lengthwise, then cut off and discard stem ends. Scrape out the seeds and cut the squash lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide wedges. Toss the squash with black pepper, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 2 T. (30ml) oil in a bowl, then arrange, cut sides down, on the baking sheets. Roast the squash, switching the position of pans halfway through roasting, until squash is tender and undersides of wedges are golden brown, 30-40 minutes. While the squash roasts, mash the garlic finely with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a mortar. Transfer the paste to a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, honey, chile (to taste), cilantro, and remaining oil until combined. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or lime juice as needed. Transfer squash, browned sides up, to a platter and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve hot or at room temperature.

 

 

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