Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　1 small acorn squash

　　2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

　　1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 scallion, chopped fine

　　

Step 1

Halve squash lengthwise and discard seeds and strings. Using outer ridges as a guide, cut squash lengthwise into sections. Arrange squash on a steamer rack in a saucepan and steam over boiling water, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.

　　

Step 2

While squash is steaming, in a bowl whisk together lime juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Step 3

On a platter drizzle squash with dressing and sprinkle with scallion.