5.0 from 168 votes
Brown Sugar Delicata Squash Recipe
This delicata squash recipe is roasted with brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon - the very best way to do winter squash!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs delicata squash (about 2 average sized squash)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Halve the delicata squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the halves into 3/4 inch thick slices.
- Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the squash and toss to coat.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until squash is tender and starting to brown. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- When you choose your squash, look for ones that are even in color and heavy for their size. Avoid squash that are light green in color, as ripe squash are cream or yellow.
- You can cut the squash up ahead of time to make prep easier on a busy weeknight.
Nutrition Information
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.