This roasted delicata squash recipe with pomegranate, cumin and cilantro is really simple to make, and delicious too! You don’t have to even peel off the skin, as it is 100% edible. This makes a perfect vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free side with dinner and can be doubled, or even tripled depending on how many people you are serving.Â
Sometimes it can be hard to find delicata squash as it is a relatively short harvest season, so once I spot it I always purchase a few to enjoy. I love delicata because it is easy to prepare- simply cut into two halves length-wise, de-seed the center (I use a melon baller), and cut into about 1/2 inch slices. It is amazing roasted with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, but I also love it with extras like pomegranate, cumin and cilantro – as I’m sharing with you in this roasted delicata squash recipe adapted from the Feast cookbook.
Ingredients for Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe with Pomegranate
Delicata Squash is a variety of winter squash that has a cylinder shape and a delicate, edible rind.
Olive Oil is used for roasting in this recipe, use a good quality extra-virgin version, I prefer first-cold pressed.
Cumin is not necessary in this recipe, but it adds a warm, earthy flavor and aroma to the roasted delicata squash recipe.
Pomegranate Seeds add a nice pop of color and flavor to this recipe. To remove seeds from pomegranate simple score around the middle and tear it open into halves. Hold one half at a time over a bowl with the seeds facing down and tap the skin with a wooden spoon, allowing the seeds to fall into the bowl.
Cilantro adds a nice distinctive taste to the dish as long as you are fan of cilantro of this polarizing herb. If not, feel free to leave out!
Flake Salt adds a textured elegance to this recipe, I love black flake salt especially.
How To Make Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe with Pomegranate
To make this recipe simply de-seed and slice the delicata squash into 1/2 inch half-rounds. Place on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and cumin and combine. Roast at 400°F for 15-20 and serve garnished with pomegranate seeds and cilantro leaves and flaky salt to taste.
Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe with Pomegranate and Cilantro
This roasted delicata squash recipe with pomegranate, cumin and cilantro is really simple to make, and delicious too! You don't have to even peel off the skin, as it is 100% edible. This makes a perfect vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free side with dinner and can be doubled, or even tripled depending on how many people you are serving.
Ingredients
- 1 Delicata Squash de-seeded and cut into 1/2 inch half rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- handful cilantro leaves
- flake salt to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. On baking sheet combine delicata squash half rounds, olive oil, cumin and salt and roast in preheated oven or 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Toss once half way through.
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Place roasted squash in serving dish and top with pomegranate seeds, cilantro leaves and flake salt.
Recipe Notes
*An easy way to de-seed the delicata squash is to use a melon baller!
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This was the first time I’ve had this kind of squash and I was not disappointed. It has a great flavor and was much easier to prepare than other squashes I’ve made.
It really is the best squash! Thanks Krissy!
I love this. It’s super easy to prepare, and what a great way to enjoy this pretty squash. 🙂
Thanks Anita!
I’ve never had this squash before, but it was delicious. A great side dish for our roast!
Glad you enjoyed, Tonje!
Great to know that the delicata squash has edible skin, it makes it that much easier to make this dish. And I love squash with pomegranate – so, so good!
It does simplify things a bit! I agree, pomegranate and squash is a great combo!
A delicious and unique side dish with some mild spices and fruit flavor of the Pomegranate. Definitely perfect and special for the table.
Thank you Veena!
This was so yummy! I had never paired squash with pomegranate before, so glad I found this recipe! It’s delicious!
It’s a unique combo- let me know what you think Bry!
Delicata squash is my favorite squash this time of year! It’s so sweet when roasted and the fact that you don’t have to peel the skin is a big plus! Thank you for this beautiful recipe!
Thanks for your kind words Lesli, enjoy!
I love the seasonings and pomegranate seeds you used on top of the squash, I love delicata. Also thank you for showing your wells seasoned baking sheet. This is what mine look like and I love to see food bloggers that use there tried and true baking and cooking utensils. Seriously, when I see bright and shiny baking sheets without a drop of staining and cooked on grease on some of these blogs it makes me wonder if they really cook or bake at all.
lol totally- my baking sheets are thrashed and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Thanks Jere!
I really got inro squash this year because we grew so much! I didn’t know that I could eat the skin – so much easier than peeling it! I love cilantro and squash, can’t wait to try it with pomegranate!
How cool that you grow squash in your garden! Let me know what you think about the addition of pomegranate!
I have never heard of such a combination of flavors. I can’t wait to throw this together and give it a try!
It’s unique and perfect for Fall/Winter. Hope you enjoy it Jacque!
What a delicious seasonal side! I love the crunchy, tart pomegranate seeds 🙂
Thanks Victoria!
Such a delicious dish – I would never have thought to pair delicata squash and pomegranate together but it sounds divine!
Thanks Bintu!
I love roasted squash. The is so much that you can do with it.
It really is so versatile! Thanks Dannii.
Roasted squash and pomegranates is seriously the best combo ever! I love making this dish when I have some squash laying around.
So glad you like it Emily, thanks!
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
This makes me so happy to hear Katie! Thanks for sharing!
The recipe sounds great and so easy to make. This should be so flavorful and crowd pleaser.
It is simple and makes a nice big batch!
The delicata squash is one of my favorites to enjoy, your version looks fantastic. Pining for later reference as now I cannot find this veggie in my market.
Thanks Adriana, hope you love this version!
I love the added pomegranate! What a great addition of sweetness and flavour! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jeanette!