Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Poke squash with fork several times and place in microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften.
3. Cut squash in half and remove seeds, spray with a small spritz of olive oil and season lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Place squash sliced side down in a baking dish and add enough water to cover bottom of squash. Roast in oven for 40 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
5. Combine cilantro, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup olive oil in blender. Add more oil if a thinner consistency is desired.
6. Once squash is cooked, take a fork and remove from shell. Add 2 tablespoons of cilantro pesto and combine (add more for a stronger pesto flavor) and garnish with parmesan cheese and lime zest.