Orange Honey Glaze for Squash

Jeff and Leah
 
I love this recipe because you can prep everything ahead of time!  Then it will only take a few minutes to cook the squash and heat the glaze.  WALLAH!  Serve with a cool salad.  So good!

 Credit Food Blogga

Serves 4

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking pan with tinfoil (for easy clean up).  Cut the squash in half, seed and slice into 1 inch thick slices.  Brush the flesh of the squash with olive oil, and roast flesh side down for 30-35 minutes , or until tender.

Glaze:

2 tsp Olive Oil
1 Shallot, diced (or half a small onion)
3 T Honey
2 T Water
2 tsp Lime/Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp Rice Vinegar
2 T Orange Juice
2 tsp Orange  Zest
2 tsp Fresh Minced Ginger
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Salt to Taste
1/4 Roasted Sunflower Seeds ( I did Roasted Sesame Seeds)

* In a small skillet over medium heat, add 2 tsp Olive Oil.  Add Shallots/Onions  and saute until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

* In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients EXCEPT sunflower seeds.  Whisk until smooth.

* Just before  you're ready to serve the squash, add the sauce to the pan of sauteed shallots.  Heat on medium until the sauce begins to bubble and becomes lightly syrupy, about 2 minutes.  Remove from heat and drizzle over the cooked squash, sprinkle with seeds, serve immediately.