Author Notes: Every year at Halloween time I enjoy the challenge of creating a menu based on the colors of this fun filled “holiday”-orange and black. This was a favorite side dish from one year’s party. —REC
Serves: 6
Ingredients
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1
butternut squash(2-21/2 pounds)
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2
tablespoons Asian fermented black beans,rinsed, drained, chopped
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1
tablespoon lemon juice
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1
tablespoon rice vinegar
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1
tablespoon sesame oil
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1
tablespoon dry sherry
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1
clove garlic, pressed
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1/2
teaspoon minced ginger root
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1/2
teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2
teaspoon soy sauce
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1/2
teaspoon lemon zest
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1
small green onion, minced
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2
tablespoons chopped cilantro
Directions
- Peel, seed, quarter lengthwise the squash then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices
- Arrange squash slices on an oiled baking sheet and roast at 350 degrees 15 minutes or till tender; cool
- In a small bowl whisk together the rest of the ingredients except cilantro till well mixed.
- Arrange the squash slices in a serving dish and drizzle the vinaigrette over top, garnishing with the cilantro.