A simple roasted delicata squash with goat cheese and pomegranate combines the sweet caramelized squash with the creamy goat cheese for a perfect fall dish!
Happy Tuesday friends! How was everyone’s weekend? Yesterday was kind of a blur (I’m still getting back into my routine after 4 weeks of nonstop travel), so today feels like a Monday to me. Let’s do this!
My weekend was dreamy; Pat and I were in Minnesota for a wedding. We caught up with lots of friends, had a wonderful brunch with family, and even had time to ourselves. We drove home through Wisconsin and it was gorgeous – absolutely stunning. The trees are turning and all the fall colors are out and it felt just so good. I don’t know if I was on a high from the wedding, or the colors of the trees, or finally being home in Chicago, but Sunday was a good day.
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Second to the turning colors and falling leaves, and maybe sweater weather (because I’m basic, remember?) squash is my favorite aspect of fall. I addition to the health benefits that squash provides, these are my top 3 reasons why I love squash:
- When you roast delicata squash, the edges will brown and caramelize. And the caramelization combined with goat cheese is the perfect combo of sweet and savory.
- You can save the seeds and roast them with some spices for an easy snack. This is a great tutorial from the kitchn.
- They make the cutest decorations.
Plus, this roasted delicata squash with goat cheese and pomegranates could not be easier. Roast squash. Crumble goat cheese. Eat. Be happy.
What is your favorite squash recipe?
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Delicata Squash with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Oven
Description
A simple roasted delicata squash with goat cheese and pomegranate combines the sweet caramelized squash with the creamy goat cheese for a perfect fall dish!
Ingredients
- 2 delicata squash
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 1 pomegranate, seeded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the squash. Cut lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into approximately 1/3 in thick slices.*
- Place squash on two baking sheets. Top each with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top roasted squash with crumbled goat cheese and pomegranate seeds.
Notes
*You can cut the slices as thick or as thin as you want; you just have to adjust the baking time. I wouldn’t cut them thinner than 1/4 inch.
Keywords: delicata squash, salad
Should have added more goat cheese.
So pretty, and a very autumnal dish! 🙂 (pinning to try for sure!)
★★★★★
Thanks Kelly! Let me know how you like it!
Yum! Roasted squash is the best, especially when it gets all caramelized 🙂
Right?! Ugh the caramelization gets me every time.
Wow. That sounds AMAZING!
Thanks Jessica – you are going to LOVE it!
I love when the leaves start to change in the fall and everything looks like it’s on fire!! Also, I don’t make squash enough – I need to get working on that. 🙂
Yes, it is the best time of year!
Do you eat the squash skin?
Yes! Delicata squash skin is edible – that’s one of the reasons that I love cooking with delicata so much. Thanks Kim!
Thank you!
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