Roasted Butternut Squash with Tahini

This is a very warm and comforting side dish with a twist.  The flavors compliment each other perfect for the fall season...and it's good for you too!

Roasted Butternut Squash with Tahini

Recipe From {qkatie}

1 Butternut Squash, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces

1 red onion, cut into wedges

3 Tbl olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

3 Tbl *Tahini

1 1/2 Tbl lemon juice

1 tsp garlic, chopped

3 Tbl sliced almonds, toasted

1 Tbl *Zaatar

1 Tbl fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Preheat your oven to 475°F

Place squash and onions on a foil lined baking sheet

Drizzle with oil and toss to coat and sprinkle on salt & pepper

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until squash and onions caramelize

In a small bowl whisk Tahini, lemon juice and garlic

Add water 1 Tbl at a time until the Tahini is the consistency of honey

Remove veggies from oven and drizzle over Tahini mixture

Sprinkle on the almonds, Zaatar and parsley

*Tahini is ground sesame seeds

*Zaatar is a blend of Middle Eastern herbs