Baked Delicata Squash with Lemon tahini sauce

~Vegan~

This a crazy easy way to create a delicious dish with the nutrient dense delicata squash!

Ingredients:

1-2 delicata squash, washed well

2 tsp avocado oil

pinch salt & pepper

1 tablespoon of freshly chopped herbs - thyme, sage, chives (optional)

Sauce (makes enough for about 2 squash):

2 tablespoons tahini

1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

2-3 tablespoons of water

Set your oven to 400F. Wash your squash well. If its organic you can eat the skin!! Cut your squash in half lengthways. Remove the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle avocado oil over the orange flesh of the squash and spread around with a brush if you have one. Sprinkle salt & pepper over the flesh. Place skin side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes. Check at 20 mins with a fork for softens of flesh. Fork should easily go through when done.

While the squash is baking, chop fresh herbs and set aside.

Sauce:

In a bowl or measuring jug, add tahini and lemon juice. Mix with a fork until well combined. Add salt and 2 tsp of water. Mix until creamy. Add more water if mixture is a bit thick for pouring as a sauce.

When squash is done, removed from oven. Turn squash over and sprinkle with herbs and drizzle with sauce. Voila!

Enjoy as a perfect side dish to many meals : )

Prep & Bake time:

Prep time: 10 minutes

Bake time: 20-30 minutes

Total Time: ~30 minutes

Love the Power of Food:

Delicata squash is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and dietary fibre as well as potassium. Eating this powerhouse squash can help boost your immune system, help promote healthy skin and supports eye health and function.