Roasted Squash with Lemon Tahini and Pomegranates
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Recipe type: Side Dish
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Ingredients
Squash:
  • 1 x ⅕-2 lbs Acorn Squash, sliced into ½-3/4" pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to season
Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp tahini paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • ½ garlic clove, minced
  • salt and pepper to season
Garnishes:
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Squash:
  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Toss squash slices, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread out in a single layer on a lined (foil or parchment paper) baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 35-40 minutes until soft and golden brown in parts.
Sauce:
  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. To assemble place squash on a platter in a single layer and drizzle sauce over. Sprinkle with pomegranate seed and parsley.
Recipe by Food Bloggers of Canada at https://www.foodbloggersofcanada.com/fill-half-your-plate-with-holiday-side-dishes/