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Roasted Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Molasses and Date Syrup

Beth Lee
Roasted Delicata Squash will become your go-to fall, winter, and holiday side dish. Take it to the next level with pomegranate molasses and date syrup but no fear - you can sub in balsamic vinegar and maple syrup if you don't have or can't easily find pomegranate molasses and date syrup.
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 delicata squash about 12 – 15 oz
  • 1 tablespoon date syrup or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Optional: Aleppo pepper or any spicy red pepper to taste, fresh pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries would be lovely too

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Slice the delicata squash down the center vertically, remove the seeds (you can toast these like pumpkin seeds if you want), and cut each half into half moons. You do not need to remove the skin. It is completely edible.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the date syrup, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Place the squash moons on a cookie sheet or parchment-lined cookie sheet then pour the date mixture over the squash and mix it around until the pieces are coated fairly evenly. If you want a hint of spiciness, sprinkle on some Aleppo pepper (a mild turkish red pepper or any red pepper that you prefer) and then pop it in the oven.
  • Bake in the oven for 8 minutes, then turn the squash moons and bake for 7 minutes more.
  • While the squash is roasting, cut open your pomegranate to release about a ⅓ cup of seeds. Use as much or as little as you like – this does not have to be precise.
  • Remove the squash from the oven and sprinkle the fresh pomegranate seeds all over to finish the dish.

Notes

If you place the squash on a nice serving dish and then sprinkle the pomegranate seeds on top, it will make a beautiful presentation. You can also eat this at room temperature. So think about this for your Thanksgiving buffet or any fall dinner – it’s an easy dish to prepare ahead and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 297mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1548IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword delicata, holiday side dish, side dish, winter squash
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