Squash with Dates and Thyme Recipe

Squash with Dates and Thyme Recipe

  • 3 small acorn squash (about 3 pounds), scrubbed, cut into 1/2 ” wedges 1/2 bunch thyme
  • 1/2 bunch thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 dates, pitted, quartered
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
  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.
  2. Arrange squash, dates, garlic, and thyme on a platter, spoon any oil in dish over squash, and sprinkle with sea salt.