Roasted Delicata Squash

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Delicata squash is roasted in the oven until tender and flavorful in this easy recipe. You don't have to peel delicata squash. Serve warm as a side dish or at room temperature as a snack with pumpkin spice aïoli.

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John Mitzewich
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 large delicata squash - ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

    Ingredients to make roasted delicata squash

    Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  2. Place squash halves cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut into 3/8-inch slices.

    A cutting board with sliced delicata squas

    Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  3. Transfer slices to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; add salt and cayenne pepper. Toss until squash is well coated.

    A bowl of sliced delicata squash tossed with olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper

    Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  4. Arrange squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with sliced half moons of delicata squash

    Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are browned and squash is tender, 12 to 18 minutes.

    A bowl of roasted delicata squash

    Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Recipe Tips

The cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the squash slices.

To make pumpkin spice aïoli, combine mayonnaise with garam masala, turmeric, and hot paprika to taste.

45 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180 Calories
7g Fat
31g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1172mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1043mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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