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Squash with Dates and Thyme

The sweetness of the acorn squash, dates, and coconut oil in this simple roast is balanced by the garlic and woodsy herbs.

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Ture Lillegraven

The sweetness of the acorn squash, dates, and coconut oil in this simple roast is balanced by the garlic and woodsy herbs.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    12 Servings

Ingredients

3

small acorn squash (about 3 lb.), scrubbed, cut into ½” wedges

½

bunch thyme

4

garlic cloves, crushed

¼

cup olive oil

2

tablespoons virgin coconut oil or unsalted butter

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

12

dates, pitted, quartered

Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°. Toss squash, thyme, garlic, olive oil, and coconut oil in a large baking dish; season with kosher salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until just tender, 40–45 minutes. Add dates; toss to coat. Roast until squash are very tender and dates are soft, 12–15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Arrange squash, dates, garlic, and thyme on a platter, spoon any oil in dish over squash, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 130 Fat (g) 7 Saturated Fat (g) 2.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 18 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 7 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 0
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  • Do you think this recipe would be good with dried figs instead of the dates?

    • Anonymous

    • Cincinnati, OH

    • 11/5/2021

  • This is the 2nd time I made this and absolutely love it! The addition of the dates are so very good when roasted. A perfect blend of flavors! You may need to watch the cook time as mine were done sooner than the stated time.

    • Anonymous

    • Oregon

    • 10/15/2018