Roasted Delicata Squash With Pomegranate

This Roasted Delicata Squash With Pomegranate is a combination of salty, sweet and creamy with my favourite tahini sauce. We top it with a few fresh herbs for a contrast of colours.

Delicata Squash With Pomegranate and Tahini Sauce

I simply love roasting veggies and put together a beautiful plate like this one.

What’s a Delicata Squash?

It’s a variety of winter squash that we don’t cook too often compared to butternut squash. It has a yellow colour with green stripes oblong. The interior is pale yellow and when roasted, the taste is similar to that of the sweet potato, and its skin is tender and edible.

Delicate Squash

How to Cook a Delicata Squash?

My favourite way to eat the Delicata squash is roasted. First cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Then, cut into half-moon shapes. You can add olive oil, salt and pepper and some spices if you want.

How to Put Together Roasted Delicata Squash with Pomegranate?

  • First, choose a nice big plate.
  • Second, place the roasted Delicata squash evenly into the plate.
  • Then, add the tahini sauce en filet
  • Garnish with pomegranate and tarragon.
  • Serve with sauce on the side.
Delicata Squash With Pomegranate and Tahini Sauce

Roasted Delicata Squash With Pomegranate

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

18

minutes
Total time

28

minutes

This Grilled Delicata Squash With Pomegranate is a combination of salty, sweet and creamy with my favourite tahini sauce. We top it with a few fresh herbs for a contrast of colours.

Ingredients

  • 2 small Delicata Squash

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

  • Tahini : 2 tbsp

  • Greek Yogurt : 1 tbsp Yogourt grec nature : 1 c. à soupe

  • Honey : 1 tsp

  • Lemon : Juice ½ lemon

  • Water : 3-4 tbsp

  • Pomegranate : Approx. 3 tbsp

  • Tarragon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Wash the squashes well. Cut it in half long size. Remove seeds and cut it in half moon shapes.
  • On a baking dish, add the squash and olive oil with salt and pepper. Toast well. Make sure to leave space between diced squash.
  • Bake for 18 minutes and turn half way.
  • Prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl, combine tahini, yogurt, lemon and water and mix well. Salt & pepper.
  • On a large platter, dispose of the squash. Add the sauce, pomegranate and tarragon. Saler et poivrer.

Did you make this recipe?

Follow & tag @dashofhoney on Instagram!