Sweet and Spicy Roasted Acorn Squash

With those hot summer days behind us it's time to look for some comforting fall foods. Embrace the cooler weather! Dig out those big sweaters and cook some squash!

Ingredients:

1 medium acorn squash
2 tbsps avocado oil (or canola)
2 tbsps maple syrup
2-3 tsps minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 pinches red pepper flakes
1-2 oz feta, crumbled
a few fresh basil leaves

Slice the acorn squash into 1/2" slices. It is much easier to slice than you would expect. Remove the seeds and membrane.

Combine avocado oil, maple syrup, garlic and sweet chili sauce in a bag. Add the squash rings and toss to coat.

Place slices on an oiled baking dish and sprinkle with salt, pepper and chili flakes.

Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes, flip and bake another 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and top with crumbled feta and basil to serve. (I love that purple basil!)