Categories: Vegetables- squash

Ingredients

• 2 cups, peeled, cubed butternut squash
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro OR flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup manchego cheese (see note)
• Salt and ground pepper, to taste
• Toasted almonds

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a food processor, pulse the butternut squash until the pieces are very finely diced. Stir in the olive oil, then spread the mixture on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake 12 to 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, but not mushy.
3. Remove foil from pan and place the squash in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
4. Once chilled, transfer the squash to a medium bowl and stir in the lime juice, cilantro, basil, cheese, salt and pepper. Use over pork and top with toasted almonds

5. Note: Manchego is a Spanish cheese with a rich, mellow flavor. If unavailable, use a mild to medium cheddar, Monterey Jack or Romano.

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