Sheet-Pan Butternut Squash, Onion & Crispy Chickpeas over Garlicky Kale (Lemon-Tahini Drizzle)
A cozy winter sheet-pan dinner using in-season Georgia winter veg: sweet roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, and crispy-edged chickpeas, served over garlicky sautéed kale with a lemon-tahini drizzle.
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- Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes $1.99/lb
- Organic Green Cabbage (optional swap for kale) (Optional) 1/2 lb, shredded $1.69/lb
- Organic Kale (or Organic Lacinato Kale) 1 bunch (about 6 packed cups), chopped $2.49
- Private Selection® Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (or any onion) 1 medium, sliced $3.99 (3 lb bag)
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced (divided) $1.99
- Canned chickpeas 1 (15 oz) can, drained and dried well
- Olive oil 2 1/2 Tbsp, divided
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Ground cumin 1/2 tsp
- Salt & black pepper To taste
- Lemon 1 (juice + zest)
- Tahini 2 Tbsp
- Water 2–4 Tbsp to thin sauce
- Crushed red pepper (optional) Pinch
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan.
- On the pan, toss squash and sliced onion with 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat chickpeas very dry. Toss with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of red pepper (optional).
- After 15 minutes, add chickpeas to the sheet pan, stir everything, and roast 12–15 minutes more until squash is tender and chickpeas are crisped.
- Stove: In a large skillet over medium, add remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Add kale with a splash of water and a pinch of salt; cover 2 minutes to wilt, then uncover and cook 2–3 minutes more. Stir in 1 minced garlic clove for the last 30 seconds.
- Whisk lemon-tahini drizzle: tahini + 2 Tbsp lemon juice + lemon zest + 1 minced garlic clove + enough water to make it pourable; season with salt/pepper.
- Serve: Divide sautéed kale between 2 plates, top with roasted squash/onion/chickpeas, and drizzle with lemon-tahini sauce.
Health notes: High fiber + plant protein; naturally dairy-free. For lower calories, reduce tahini to 1 Tbsp and use less oil.
Drink pairing: Wine: Sauvignon Blanc or dry Riesling. Non-alcoholic: sparkling water with lemon and a splash of apple juice.