Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash

This is a great alternative if you are tired of the “sweet” maple syrup/brown sugar flavored squash. Serves 2-4.

Ingredients:

• 1 Acorn squash. Halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch slices
• 1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese. Plus, a little more to sprinkle on after it’s cooked
• 8 Sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 tablespoon dried
• 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt to taste
• Fresh ground pepper
• Spray oil like Pam
• Parsley or chives for garnish

Directions: Preheat oven to 400° F

Toss the squash slices, Parmesan, thyme and oil in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated. Spread out in a single layer on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in pre-heated oven until squash are brown and tender, about 25-30 minutes. Do not overcook or the squash will get mushy. Use a spatula to transfer to a flat serving plate. Sprinkle with parsley and a little more Parmesan.