Parmesan-Crusted Acorn Squash Wedges

Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional*
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Yield: Makes 16

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Halve acorn squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut each half squash into 4 wedges.
3. Place all ingredients except for cheese in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Place wedges on a foil-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
5. Sprinkle wedges with cheese. Broil until cheese is crispy and melted, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.