Praline Caramelized Squash

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. 2
   Cut in half (from stem to bottom, remove seeds and slice squashes into 1-inch-thick crescents. Place the slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3. 3
   In a food processor, blend the brown sugar and pecans until the pecans are nicely ground. Add the salt, black pepper, and cayenne and pulse to combine. Sprinkle squash slices with half of the brown sugar mixture, reserving the other half.
4. 4
   Roast squash for about 5 minutes, until the brown sugar begins to melt. Remove from oven and, using tongs, a fork, or quick fingers, turn over each slice. Top with remaining brown sugar mixture.
5. 5
   Roast for an additional 20 minutes, until slices are tender.