Roasted Butternut Squash with Tahini, Silan, Pomegranates, and Pistachios

Full of flavor and bursting with all things good for you, our roasted butternut squash recipe is a fantastic side dish for your favorite protein.

Why This Recipe Works

• Full of flavor. The tahini, Silan, and pomegranate molasses add an unparalleled depth of flavor to this dish.
• Simple. Just a few steps to get this recipe from your oven to your table.
• Great for leftovers. Serve up the oven-roasted butternut squash in several different ways!

How To Make Our Butternut Squash Recipe

Roasting your butternut squash is so easy! Follow our simple image tutorial for cutting your butternut squash into 1-inch cubes. You will need a cutting board and a sharp chef's knife. We also have a full guide on how to cook butternut squash.

Toss the butternut squash in the oil and spices. Spread it out in a single layer on a baking sheet pan and bake it for up to 45 minutes until it is tender. We usually line our baking sheets with parchment paper to reduce cleaning time. If you want more caramelization bake the butternut squash without parchment paper, but get ready to scrub it after you're done.

Once you are ready to serve drizzle the roasted butternut squash with tahini, Silan (date syrup), and pomegranate molasses and then top it with the dried cherries, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds. The result is a flavorful and beautiful dish to grace your table. Here are the ingredients you will need to make our baked butternut squash.

Ingredients For Our Butternut Squash Recipe

• Butternut Squash. Cutting it into cubes will result in more caramelization for your dish. Which equals yumminess.
• Turmeric, Sweet Paprika, and Cinnamon. Warm spices to enhance the flavor of your roasted butternut squash.
• Tahini. A paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is commonly found in grocery stores nowadays, but if you live in a more rural area you may need to order it online.
• Silan. This is date syrup. Look for a brand that is 100% dates with no sugar added. Look for it in a Middle Eastern Specialty store, in the Middle Eastern section of your supermarket, or online
• Pomegranate Molasses. This syrup is made with pomegranate juice cooked until thickened and reduced. We recommend you find it, but if it's not available, you can use a little balsamic glaze, although they are not the same.
• Dried Cherries. Sweet and tart.
• Shelled Raw or Roasted Pistachios. Plain or salted will work. T
• Pomegranates Seeds. These low-calorie seeds are an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and potassium and are full of heart-healthy fiber to boot.

What is Tahini? What is Silan?

Tahini and silan make a great flavor combo. It’s kind of like the PB&J of the Middle East. The nuttiness of tahini with the sweetness of silan create a perfectly balanced bite! Tahini, a paste made with 100% ground sesame seeds, and it’s a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Silan is date syrup made with 100% dates. It’s thick, sweet, and the perfect match for nutty tahini. You will love this combination so much that you will be trying it on everything in sight.

FAQ

How do I bake butternut squash?

Cube the squash, toss it in olive oil and spices, and bake it until tender.

How long does it take for butternut squash to soften in the oven?

About 45 minutes or more depending on the size of the pieces and the method used. Here's a full guide. How to cook butternut squash

Do you have to skin butternut squash before roasting?

It depends. If you are roasting butternut squash whole in half for recipes such as butternut squash soup or puree, roast it in the skin and scoop out the flesh once it is fully softened. If you are roasting butternut squash into cubes, remove the skin before dicing.

What temperature to roast butternut squash?

Between 375ºF and 400ºF depending on your recipe

Is Butternut Squash good for you?

You will get up to 24% of your daily need for dietary fiber from a serving of butternut squash and 300% of your daily requirements of vitamin A.

Storing Roasted Butternut Squash

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat it in the microwave or a hot skillet. You can serve it over rice, toss it with a salad, or add it to a risotto.

We don't recommend freezing butternut squash, it becomes too watery.

What Goes Well with Roasted Butternut Squash

This dish is a beautiful side dish to pair with your favorite plant-based protein. It also works great as part of a Rice Bowl, Cauliflower Bowl, Tempeh Mango Bowl, or Salad Bowl. Add it to your savory breakfast burrito. T

More Roasted Veggies

• Roasted Celeriac with Olive Pistachio Gremolata
• Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables
• Roasted Eggplant
• Roasted Red Peppers

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If you enjoyed this recipe, it would help us tremendously if you left us a star rating in the comments below or on the recipe card. Do you have any questions about the recipe? Do you need a swap for any of the ingredients? We are here to help, just leave us a question in the comments below.