Roasted Chayote Squash

Ingredients

• 4 chayotes

• 2 garlic cloves, mashed

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon coriander

• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

• ½ lemon, juiced

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 2-3 Tablespoons coconut oil

• Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450˚. Mist a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.

• Combine chili powder, cumin, crushed garlic, coriander, salt and pepper into a small dish and set aside.

• Peel chayote. Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds.

• Cut into wedges and sprinkle/rub evenly with the spice and garlic mixture. Place wedges on a cookie sheet and brush lightly with coconut oil.

• Roast 20 minutes, flip wedges, and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.

• Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil and serve immediately.

Thank you to www.olivewoodgardens.org/roasted-chayote/for this recipe