Miso Glazed Delicata Squash with Farro and Tahini
Sweet delicata squash roasted in an umami-rich white miso glaze, served over nutty farro with a lemon tahini dressing and toasted pine nuts. A grain bowl worth celebrating.
Ingredients
- 2 medium delicata squash, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
- 1.5 cups dry farro
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons warm water
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 3 cups baby arugula or spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook farro according to package instructions (usually about 25-30 minutes in salted water). Drain and set aside.
- 2
Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk together miso paste, olive oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- 3
Toss delicata squash half-moons with the miso glaze until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- 4
Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping once, until caramelized and tender.
- 5
Make tahini dressing: whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and warm water until smooth and pourable. Season with salt.
- 6
In a large bowl, toss warm farro with half the tahini dressing and the greens until the greens just begin to wilt.
- 7
Divide farro mixture among bowls, top with miso-glazed squash, drizzle with remaining tahini dressing, and scatter pine nuts and parsley over the top.
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