Green Beans and Roasted Squash with Sherry Soy Butter

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Cook beans in 2 batches in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, transferring with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When cool, drain beans and pat dry.
3. Toss squash with oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then roast in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) in middle of oven, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 40 minutes.
4. While squash is roasting, melt 1 stick butter with vinegar and soy sauce over moderately low heat, whisking until emulsified, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
6. Push roasted squash to 1 side of roasting pan and add beans to other side. Drizzle beans with tablespoon melted butter and heat in middle of oven, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
7. Transfer roasted vegetables to a dish. Just before serving, drizzle with Sherry soy butter and gently toss.

Yield: 10 servings