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Jeweled Butternut Squash
Serves: 6 / Simanim: Dates, Honey, Pomegranate
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 small butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup chopped dates
- ½ cup unsalted shelled pistachios
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel butternut squash, cut in half the long way carefully. Remove seeds from inside. Chop up into ½ -inch cubes. Toss with coconut oil and then place squash pieces on parchment lined baking sheet. Place in oven and roast for 40 minutes until pieces are roasted and lightly golden brown.
Once squash has roasted, place in a large bowl and combine with chopped dates, pistachios, pomegranate seeds, honey, and orange juice. Add more honey and orange juice to your taste if you like. Serve warm.