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Delicata Squash with Spiced Buttered Pistachios

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Roasted delicata squash paired with nutty browned butter pistachios spiced with cumin and cinnamon, served over a refreshing minty yogurt. A complex, flavorful side perfect for dinner parties or cozy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 718

Ingredients
  

  • Delicata squash or any winter squash of your choosing
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup raw pistachios finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • Optional: a few pinches urfa chili or any chili of your choice
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full fat or Labneh
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 5 mint leaves chopped
  • Flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, then slice each half into 1-inch-wide rings. Cut rings into half-moon shapes.
  3. Toss squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili if using. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 40-50 minutes until tender and golden, testing doneness by piercing with a knife.
  5. While roasting, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until browned and foaming (~5 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and stir in pistachios, cumin, cinnamon, chili (if using), and flaky salt. Set aside.
  7. Mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
  8. To serve, spread yogurt mixture on a platter, arrange roasted squash on top, drizzle with spiced buttered pistachios, and finish with flaky salt and freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 718kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 23gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 507mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 369mgIron: 3mg

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