Roasted Potatoes and Butternut Squash with Olives and Capers

 

1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 small butternut squash (about 2 lb./900 g), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice (to yield

about 4 C.)

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1⁄3 C. pitted small black olives, such as niçoise

2 tsp. salted capers, rinsed well

1 tsp. crushed coriander seeds

3 T. (44 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).  In a large bowl, toss together the potato, squash, garlic, olives, capers, and coriander. Add the olive oil and mix well to combine. Season with 1/4 tsp. of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer to a 9 x 12-inch baking

dish and bake in the oven, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 55 minutes to 1 hour.