Pork Chops and Squash with Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• •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
• •to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• •4 pieces 1"-thick bone-in pork chops
• •½ clove small garlic clove, finely grated
• •3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
• •2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   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.

   4 min

2. 2.

   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.

   40 min

3. 3.

   When squash has been roasting for 30 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 3 minutes longer.

   11 min

4. 4.

   Whisk garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 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.

   5 min

5. 5.

   Divide squash and pork among plates; spoon vinaigrette over. Top with cilantro leaves.

   2 min