Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash, halved, seeded and sliced 1 inch thick
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Green Tahini:
• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Toss squash with 1 tbsp. oil, cumin and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30-35 minutes.

3. To prepare tahini: Combine cilantro, parsley, tahini, water, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.

4. Serve the squash drizzle with 2/3 cup of the green tahini.

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