Delicata Squash & Chickpea Bake with romanesco broccoli, and an oil-free almond butter “gravy”. Perfect for meal prep and easy workweek dinners!
Hi, friends!
Are you ready for the ultimate plant-based cozy meal?
Amidst your holiday to-dos and darker than normal evenings, allow this easy meal to be a beacon of light at the end of the day.
This Delicata Squash & Chickpea Bake has all of the warm anticipation of the holidays baked into one easy seasonal dish.
It comes together in under an hour with only a few vegetables and a no-prep oil-free almond butter “gravy”.
What You Need to Make Delicata Squash & Chickpea Bake
Here’s what you need:
- chickpeas
- delicata squash
- romanesco broccoli or cauliflower
- avocado oil
- Himalayan sea salt
- almond butter
- lemon juice
- garlic powder
- chili powder
That’s it!
Delicata Squash Skins Are Edible!
Recently, I did some serious squash research.
I used to be a bit of a hypochondriac.
I Google every twinge and sensation with a compulsive apprehension and dread, sure that this time there is actually something wrong with me.
Until there isn’t.
I tend to have that same twitch when trying new foods, the “I need to know everything” itch because I like to feel confident when experimenting.
There seems to be a gaping grey area as to whether or not you should eat squash skins.
However, after research, I discovered that all squash skins are technically edible, it’s all just a matter of preference.
And this girl is now fiercely loyal to team squash skin.
If you’re not sure if you’re the squash-skin lovin’ type, don’t worry!
Delicata squash is known as having the most tender and soft skin of the squash family, so it basically melts away while baking.
Try Romanesco Broccoli
Have you tried Romanesco Broccoli before?
It’s sort of a cross between cauliflower and broccoli, but definitely lends itself more to regular cauliflower in both taste and texture.
Every time I see heads of it at the store I pick up a few because it just looks so darn cool.
It grows in a tight cone with the most beautifully intricate buds guaranteed to have you ogling at how cool nature is by the time you’re done preparing it.
(No? Am I the only nerd here?)
How to Make Almond Butter Gravy
Friends, I present you, almond butter “gravy”.
I used a similar concept of tahini dressings to create this oil-free almond butter “gravy” that is hands down the perfect companion to a tray of roasted veggies.
It’s mildly salty, rich and creamy, and slightly lemony for kick.
You might have leftover “gravy”, so try using it as dressing for your leftovers at the end of the week or as dip for fruit and veg.
Thanksgiving leftovers don’t stand a chance of getting boring when jazzed up with this blend!
How to Serve Delicata Squash & Chickpea Bake
Enjoy this Delicata Squash & Chickpea Bake as an easy cozy dish to whip for weeknight meals or prep in advance of a busy week.
I personally get giddy knowing that this in the fridge waiting for me to drizzle with almond butter “gravy”.
If you want a little more protein, try serving it over quinoa or grain of choice.
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Delicata Squash & Chickpea Bake with Almond Butter “Gravy”
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
1-pan meal with delicata squash, chickpeas, romanesco broccoli, and an oil-free almond butter “gravy”. Perfect for meal prep and easy workweek dinners!
Ingredients
Delicata Squash & Chickpea Bake
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 delicata squash, halved, de-seeded, and cut into 1” half moons
- 1 head of romanesco broccoli or cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1 TBSP avocado oil
- Himalayan sea salt
Almond Butter Gravy
- 1/4 cup almond butter (roasted and salted is best here!)
- 2 TBSP lemon juice
- 1/4 cup filtered water + more as needed to thin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- pinch of chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Wash and pat the delicata squash dry, then slice it in half vertically and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Flip the squash half over, cut side down, and slice into 1″ half moons.
- Add the delicata squash half moons to the parchment lined baking sheet along with the drained and rinsed chickpeas and romanesco broccoli florets.
- Drizzle the vegetables with avocado oil and season them with Himalayan sea salt.
- Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the squash is tender and chickpeas are crispy.
- While the meal is baking, prepare your almond butter “gravy” by whisking together the almond butter, lemon juice, filtered water, garlic powder, and optional chili powder. Add more water as needed to reach desired consistency. Refrigerate the gravy until you’re ready to serve.
- To serve, divide the roasted vegetables between plates and drizzle them with almond butter gravy and fresh squeezed lemon. Serve immediately!
- Store leftover oven roast and gravy separately in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave before serving.
Notes
Recipe adapted from The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner, One-Pan Meal, Entree
- Method: Oven-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil Free-Option
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