Name: One-Skillet Roasted Butternut Squash with Spiced Chickpeas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 5 garlic cloves (1 finely grated, 4 chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, patted dry; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons vadouvan or curry powder; 2 radishes, trimmed, very thinly sliced; 1 cup parsley, mint, and/or cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)

A skillet filled with butternut squash spiced chickpeas topped with radishes and herbs.

Photo by Alex Lau

Stop struggling to peel and slice superfirm squash. Just roast it whole, tear up the flesh, then sear it off in a skillet.

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