PORK CHOPS AND SQUASH WITH PUMPKIN SEED VINAIGRETTE RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

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There's no need to peel acorn, kabocha, or delicata squash; their skins are tender and edible, and add extra color and texture to the dish.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
3 pounds winter squash (such as acorn, kabocha, delicata, or butternut), halved, seeded, cut into 1" wedges
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 1"-thick bone-in pork chops
1/2 small garlic clove, finely grated
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread out pumpkin
  • seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toast, tossing once, until just beginning to
  • darken, about 4 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely
  • chop; set aside.
  • Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil on a large
  • rimmed baking sheet; season with salt
  • and pepper. Roast squash, turning occasionally,
  • until golden brown and tender, 35-40 minutes.
  • When squash has been roasting for
  • minutes, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy
  • skillet over medium-high heat. Season
  • pork chops with salt and pepper and cook
  • until brown, 5-8 minutes. Turn over and
  • cook until pork is cooked through, about
  • minutes longer.
  • Whisk garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro,
  • tablespoons lime juice, reserved toasted
  • pumpkin seeds, and remaining 3 tablespoons
  • oil in a small bowl to combine. Season
  • vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more
  • lime juice, if desired.
  • Divide squash and pork among plates;
  • spoon vinaigrette over. Top with cilantro
  • leaves.
  • Per serving: 470 calories, 28 g fat, 7 g fiber
  • Nutritional analysis provided by
  • Bon Appétit

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