Spaghetti Squash with Almonds

1 hour – serves 4

1 3 pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

3 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup sliced almonds

juice of 1 fresh lime

1 tablespoon honey

½ teaspoon ground cumin

4 scallions, thinly sliced

1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Place the squash on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle the cut sides with 1 tbsp oil, turn cut side down, roast until tender, 40 to 50 minutes

2. Meanwhile, spread the almonds on a second rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together the lime juice, honey, cumin, 2 tbsp oil, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

4. With a fork, gently scrape the strands of squash flesh into a bowl and toss with the lime juice mixture. Sprinkle with the almonds and scallions.

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