Roasted Honeyboat Squash with Honey, Thyme & Almonds
Servings: 6 portions
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 2 to 3 delicata squash, scrubbed, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise into 1/3-inch thick slices
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp minced fresh thyme and sage
- 1 tbsp mild-flavored honey
- Lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.
- In mixing bowl, toss together squash and oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet; roast until squash is well browned on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Using spatula and tongs, flip each slice; drizzle with honey and top with herbs. Return to oven and roast until squash is fully tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, toss with almonds, and serve immediately.