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Roasted Butternut Squash with Adzuki Beans, Mint, and Lime Vinaigrette

This protein-packed recipe can be used as a side-dish or a main! 

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 medium butternut squash peeled seeded, and cubed
  • 1 398 ml can adzuki beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup + 2T neutral oil like grapeseed or avocado
  • 2 T chopped fresh mint
  • 2 T lime juice
  • 1/2 t sugar
  • 1/2 t lime zest
  • 1/4 t or more smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Toss squash cubes with 2T oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in 350F oven for around 45-60 minutes, until soft but not falling apart. You want the squash to maintain its shape after the dish is assembled.
  3. Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the lime juice and zest, paprika, sugar,  salt, and ¼ cup oil and whisking until emulsified.
  4. Once the squash is done, place into a large bowl. Add the adzuki beans and fresh mint, then toss with dressing and serve.