Roasted Squash with Date Relish and Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Squash with Date Relish and Pumpkin Seeds

Info

Rating
Calories
362.0
Protein
7.0
Sodium
147.0
Fat
26.0

Description

Be sure to use Deglet Noor or another firm date variety; Medjool dates are too soft and sticky for this recipe.

Ingredients

1/3 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
4 pound kabocha or acorn squash, each squash halved through root end, seeded
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (or more) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch dandelion greens, tough ends trimmed (about 4 ounces)
1 cup Deglet Noor dates (about 3 1/2 ounces), pitted, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 ounces Parmesan, cut into 1/4" cubes (about 1/3 cup; optional)

Directions

  1. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F. 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. Toss pumpkin seeds on sheet with 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt. Let cool on sheet; transfer to a work surface and coarsely chop. DO AHEAD: Pumpkin seeds can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  2. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Place squash, cut side down, on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove peel. Cut squash lengthwise into 3/4"-thick wedges. Place squash, 1/4 cup oil, and thyme in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Divide squash between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, cut side down, in a single layer.
  3. Roast squash, rotating sheets halfway through, until tender when pierced with a fork, 25-30 minutes; set aside.
  4. Mix remaining 1/2 cup oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and parsley in a medium bowl. Season dressing with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, if desired. Place dandelion greens in a large bowl; drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add dates and Parmesan, if using, to remaining dressing in bowl for date relish.
  5. Arrange dandelion greens on a large platter; top with warm squash. Spoon date relish over; garnish with pumpkin seeds.