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Fiery Pumpkin Dip

Rated 8.5 out of 10 Prep & Cooking Time: Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1.000 Measurement salt and ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 1/2 cups butternut squash or pumpkin, seeded peeled and cut into chunks 1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped Directions: This glorious orange dip offers a rich combination of sweet and spicy, fiery and sour flavors. Be warned, once you start dipping, it is hard to stop. Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F 2. Put the squash or pumpkin in a baking dish, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes, tossing once or twice during cooking, until tender. 3. Transfer the squash or pumpkin into a food processor and add the garlic, ginger, chili, and remaining oil. Process until smooth, then briefly pulse in the lime juice and check the seasoning. 4. Scrape the dip into a bowl and serve hot, warm or cold. (It will thicken on cooling so give it a good stir before serving.)