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Roasted carnival squash with pomegranate seeds on a white platter.

Roasted Carnival Squash

This delicious and easy baked carnival squash recipe is the perfect fall or winter side dish!
4.85 from 26 votes
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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 3 carnival squash
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces crumbly feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 
  • Wash the squash and then halve them. Scoop out the seeds and any stringy flesh. Then cut them in halve again so the squash is in quarters. 
    Carnival squash being cut into quarters on a black cutting board.
  • Place the squash skin side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 
    Carnival squash slices on a parchment lined sheet pan.
  • Brush the olive oil onto the squash pieces then top with the thyme, salt, and pepper. 
    Carnival squash slices on a parchment lined sheet pan topped with oil and herbs.
  • Roast the squash for 25 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove the squash from the oven and top with the feta and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately. 
    Roasted carnival squash topped with pomegranate seeds and feta.

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Notes

Cooking Tips - To check if the squash is ready, prick it with a fork. If the fork easily slides in, then the squash is tender and ready to come out of the oven. Your squash might need to roast an additional 5 minutes, depending on how large it is.
Recommended Tools - I highly recommend lining your baking sheet with parchment paper. It makes cleaning up so much easier!
Storage- save leftover squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3168IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg