A scrumptious vegan dish featuring roasted delicata squash topped with a flavorful combination of crunchy hazelnuts, juicy pomegranate arils, and creamy tahini sauce.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium delicata squash, halved and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the inside of each delicata squash half and brush it with olive oil
Put the squash halves on a baking sheet with the cut side down
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are soft
Toast the chopped hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until they smell good and are lightly browned
Do this while the squash is roasting
Put away
Use a whisk to mix the tahini, water, maple syrup, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl
This will make the tahini sauce
Take the squash out of the oven when it's done and let it cool down a bit
Mix the tahini sauce with the roasted squash halves, and then add the toasted hazelnuts and pomegranate arils on top
Have fun with your tasty Delicata Squash Bake with Pomegranates, Hazelnuts, and Tahini Sauce!