CURRY-ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEAS

CURRY-ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEAS image

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large butternut squash (5 1/2 pounds)-peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
One 19-ounce can chickpeas- drained, rinsed and dried
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
3/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with the chickpeas, olive oil, curry and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Spread the squash cubes on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 1 hour, or until tender. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir the yogurt with the cilantro and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the roasted butternut squash and chickpeas onto a platter and drizzle with 1/2 cup of the yogurt sauce. Serve the remaining yogurt sauce on the side. NOTES The cilantro-yogurt sauce is also an excellent accompaniment to the Indian-Spiced Turkey Breast and the Fragrant Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce.