Ingredients

  • 1 small kabocha, kuri or other winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the squash, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the allspice, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste in a shallow baking dish.
  • Roast until tender, stirring once, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk the yogurt, lime juice, 1 tablespoon water, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  • Transfer the squash to a serving dish and drizzle with the yogurt dressing.
  • Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and cilantro.
  • Season with salt.
  • Photograph by Con Poulos