This roasted squash is lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and thyme and topped with sweet dates, tart lemon juice and fresh parsley.
Author:Kristen Olson
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 Servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds delicata
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
6 dates, pitted, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Shaved parmesan cheese, if desired
Instructions
Heat oven to 425°F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the squash crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
In a large bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and thyme until well coated. Place the squash in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once or until tender when pierced with a fork.
In a small bowl, toss together the dates, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and parsley.
Arrange the squash on a serving platter. Spoon the date mixture over the top and garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.