Roasted acorn squash with spicy beans
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Serves: 4
 
I like acorn squash here, but butternut or delicata would also be delicious. Don't skimp on the toppings, because they will make you very happy.
Ingredients
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 T. plus 1 t. vegetable oil
  • 2 t. cumin, divided
  • 1½ t. salt, divided
  • 1 t. smoked paprika, divided
  • ¼ t. pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 T. adobo sauce
  • 2 cans black beans (about 3 cups cooked)
  • ½ c. cotija cheese, crumbled
  • ½ c. cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ c. pepitas
  • 1 lime, cut into quarters
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut the squash: cut it in half the long way and scrape out the seeds and pulp. Cut each half into ½-inch thick slices. Use a small, sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the peel. Toss the squash slices in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, and pepper. Roast until well-browned on the bottom and soft through, about 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the chipotle pepper and cook for another minute, then add the adobo sauce, black beans, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then turn down to medium-low and let cook, stirring occasionally, while the squash roasts.
  4. Serve the beans and squash and top liberally with cheese, cilantro, pepitas, and lime juice.
Recipe by f-chem 101 at http://www.fchem101.myerspdx.net/2015/02/roasted-acorn-squash-with-spicy-beans/