Transform humble roasted delicata squash into a centerpiece worthy of your Thanksgiving table with a few choice toppings: ruby red pomegranate seeds, fragrant fresh herbs, and crispy fried onions.
A winter squash—belonging to the same family as all your favorite fall players (including butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash)—delicata squash requires far less prep time than many of its cousins. More like zucchini in nature, slender, striped delicata squash has thin, edible skin, so there’s no need to peel it before roasting, though you will need to scoop the seeds out of the squash halves before slicing them into skinny half-moons. For optimal browning, spread the cut squash across 2 baking sheets and avoid using parchment paper; direct contact with the sheet pan helps the squash turn golden and crispy.
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Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 400°. Toss 2 medium delicata squash (about 2 lb. total), halved lengthwise, seeds removed, sliced ½” thick, ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, and 1 Tbsp. ground cumin in a medium bowl to coat; season generously with kosher salt.
Arrange squash in a single layer on 2 large rimmed baking sheets, dividing evenly. Roast, turning halfway through, until tender and golden brown, 35–40 minutes. Set squash aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
Mix 1 cup store-bought fried onions, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. ground cumin, ½ tsp. paprika, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a small bowl until onions are coated. Spread out in an even layer on another rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Let spiced onions cool slightly.
Meanwhile, whisk juice of ½ lemon, 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp. honey, and remaining ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in another small bowl.
To serve, spread yogurt sauce on a platter; arrange reserved squash over. Top with spiced onions, then drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. honey. Scatter ½ cup pomegranate seeds and ¼ cup chopped parsley over.
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