Roasted Squash With Date Relish And Pumpkin Seeds

Serves: 3

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

54

Sweetness

48

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F

2

Spread out pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast on top rack, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned, puffed, and aromatic, about 7 minutes

3

Toss pumpkin seeds on sheet with 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt

4

Let cool on sheet; transfer to a work surface and coarsely chop

5

DO AHEAD: Pumpkin seeds can be prepared 1 day ahead

6

Store airtight at room temperature

7

Increase oven temperature to 425°F

8

Place squash, cut side down, on a cutting board

9

Using a sharp knife, carefully remove peel

10

Cut squash lengthwise into 3/4"-thick wedges

11

Place squash, 1/4 cup oil, and thyme in a large bowl

12

Season with salt and pepper

13

Toss to coat

14

Divide squash between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, cut side down, in a single layer

15

Roast squash, rotating sheets halfway through, until tender when pierced with a fork, 25-30 minutes; set aside

16

Mix remaining 1/2 cup oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and parsley in a medium bowl

17

Season dressing with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, if desired

18

Place dandelion greens in a large bowl; drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing

19

Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat

20

Add dates and Parmesan, if using, to remaining dressing in bowl for date relish

21

Arrange dandelion greens on a large platter; top with warm squash

22

Spoon date relish over; garnish with pumpkin seeds

23

Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F

24

Spread out pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast on top rack, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned, puffed, and aromatic, about 7 minutes

25

Toss pumpkin seeds on sheet with 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt

26

Let cool on sheet; transfer to a work surface and coarsely chop

27

DO AHEAD: Pumpkin seeds can be prepared 1 day ahead

28

Store airtight at room temperature

29

Increase oven temperature to 425°F

30

Place squash, cut side down, on a cutting board

31

Using a sharp knife, carefully remove peel

32

Cut squash lengthwise into 3/4"-thick wedges

33

Place squash, 1/4 cup oil, and thyme in a large bowl

34

Season with salt and pepper

35

Toss to coat

36

Divide squash between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, cut side down, in a single layer

37

Roast squash, rotating sheets halfway through, until tender when pierced with a fork, 25-30 minutes; set aside

38

Mix remaining 1/2 cup oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and parsley in a medium bowl

39

Season dressing with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, if desired

40

Place dandelion greens in a large bowl; drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing

41

Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat

42

Add dates and Parmesan, if using, to remaining dressing in bowl for date relish

43

Arrange dandelion greens on a large platter; top with warm squash

44

Spoon date relish over; garnish with pumpkin seeds