Roasted Winter Squash with Cilantro Chimichurri
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Roasted Winter Squash with Cilantro Chimichurri

1. For the squash: -
2. 3 pounds acorn or delicata squash -
3. 1 tablespoon olive oil -
4. 1/4 teaspoon salt -
5. Ground black pepper -
6. For the cilantro chimichurri: -
7. 1/2 cup olive oil -
8. 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped -
9. 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped -
10. 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, finely chopped -
11. 1 1/2 teaspoons urfa biber, or regular chili flakes -
12. 1/4 teaspoon salt -
13. 4 cloves garlic, minced -
14. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar -

How to cook deliciously - Roasted Winter Squash with Cilantro Chimichurri

1. Stage

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, a silicon baking mat, or parchment paper.

2. Stage

Prepare the squash: Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the strings and seeds (save and roast the seeds, if you like). Cut the squash into 1-inch slices. Toss the squash with a 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon or so of salt, and ground black pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

3. Stage

Roast the squash for 30 minutes: or until easily pierced with a fork.

4. Stage

While the squash is cooking prepare the chimichurri: In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, cilantro, parsley, oregano leaves, chili flakes, garlic, red wine vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and add more salt if needed.

5. Stage

Serve: Transfer the roasted squash to a serving platter or individual plates, top with a generous amount of chimichurri, and enjoy.