Squash with Dates and Thyme

A warm and comforting dish of roasted acorn squash wedges tossed with sweet dates, aromatic thyme, and garlic. The squash is roasted until tender in a mixture of olive oil and coconut oil, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.

6 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 3 whole small acorn squash
  • ½ bunch thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 12 whole dates
  • 1 to taste sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. 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.

    45 min

  2. 2.

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

    5 min