Description
Simple recipe for roasting delicata squash until tender and slightly caramelized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 delicata squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Wash the delicata squash. Do not peel; the skin is edible.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp.
- Slice each half crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rings or half-moons.
- Toss the squash pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the squash in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or maple syrup before roasting for a sweeter flavor.
- If you prefer softer edges, roast for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: roasted delicata squash, delicata squash recipe, roasted winter squash, easy vegetable side