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Pomegranate Roasted Delicata Squash! Caramelized squash with a pomegranate-maple dressing and fresh pomegranate seeds! A vegan and gluten-free side dish, perfect for Thanksgiving or the Holidays!
Roasted Squash. It’s really all I need to say these days, a phrase BL and I both get giddy over. What should we do with our overflowing amount of butternut and acorn squash? Roast it. The gorgeous globes of Kabocha squash from the farmers market? Roast it, then mash it into the most incredible riff on mashed potatoes.
It’s only natural that I’m taking my other favorite fall squash, delicata, and roasting it to perfection in a pomegranate-maple dressing. Topped with jeweled pomegranate seeds and I think this is the perfect show stopping dish for any holiday table. Or Tuesday night. It’s only fancy if you want it to be.
If you haven’t had delicata squash before, be prepared to say goodbye to other varieties for a while. The prep couldn’t be easier and the roasted flavor is almost candy-like. My mom happened to be in town while I was making these, and we were both sneaking bites of the squash in between photo snaps. Biting into crispy squash bits with a burst of fresh pomegranate seeds is total texture explosion, in the best possible way.
Wash the delicata, then slice into 1/2″-1″ rings. Gently remove the seeds and toss with a little bit of olive oil so a nice crust develops. Once you develop your roasted delicata squash habit, and you will, try them in my maple spinach salad or fall couscous.
In lazy moments, I buy my pomegranate seeds as is but I also like this trick for easily peeling a pomegranate without super-soaking your walls and clothes.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking!
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Can’t pin this fast enough! YUM!
Been loving delicate squash lately, and such a great pairing with pomegranate seeds!
Thanks Jessica! I just love the contrasting colors and flavors, so beautiful for a holiday table!
Thanks Jessica! I just love the contrasting colors and flavors, so beautiful for a holiday table!
Been loving delicate squash lately, and such a great pairing with pomegranate seeds!
It looks beautiful. I haven’t tried delicata squash before but with any squash I find I plan to save some for another meal but it all gets eaten up regardless of how much I roast!
It looks beautiful. I haven’t tried delicata squash before but with any squash I find I plan to save some for another meal but it all gets eaten up regardless of how much I roast!
I’m with you- I LOVE squash, especially roasted like this!
I’m with you- I LOVE squash, especially roasted like this!
Delicata is one lovely squash! What a simple beautiful side!
Delicata is one lovely squash! What a simple beautiful side!
Thanks Rebecca!
Thanks Rebecca!
Nice work, Alex. I haven’t made delicata at home before, but this sounds simple and super pleasing. Happy Friday, lady! 🙂
You too Ashley! You’ve gotta try it- if you like squash, you will love this! The best part is, no peeling! Just slice and bake.
You too Ashley! You’ve gotta try it- if you like squash, you will love this! The best part is, no peeling! Just slice and bake.
Nice work, Alex. I haven’t made delicata at home before, but this sounds simple and super pleasing. Happy Friday, lady! 🙂
I’m obsessed with roasted delicata squash! I bet i would love it with pomegranate!!!