Roasted Delicata Squash
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4.5
Roasted Delicata Squash
Description
This recipe calls for delicata squash trimmed and halved lengthwise with seeds and membranes scooped out. The exposed flesh is coated evenly with avocado oil and sprinkled with sea salt to enhance its natural sweetness. Roasting squash cut-side down at 350°F softens the flesh and caramelizes edges, resulting in a creamy texture and lightly browned surface.
The flesh becomes tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, and the thin skin is edible without peeling. This makes for a convenient side dish that can complement a variety of main courses. The mild, sweet flavor of delicata squash shines with just oil and salt, requiring no complex seasoning.
Serve alongside proteins or grains as part of a wholesome meal. The recipe’s simplicity allows the squash’s own flavor to be the focus. The roasting time can be adjusted based on squash size or desired softness.
Ingredients
- 2 delicata squash
- 1 to 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place delicata squash on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut the tips and tails off of the squash. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and innerds with a metal spoon.
- Drizzle squash with avocado oil (or high-temperature cooking oil of choice) and use your hands to spread it all over the exposed flesh so that it is well-coated. Sprinkle the flesh with sea salt.
- Place squash cut-side down on a large baking sheet. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until squash is very soft when poked with a fork. Serve squash with your favorite main entree!
Notes
- The thin skin of delicata squash is edible after roasting; no peeling necessary.
- Adjust roasting time slightly depending on the size of the squash halves for desired tenderness.
- Use high-temperature oil such as avocado oil for roasting for best results.
- Roasted delicata pairs well with a variety of main dishes and can be used in other recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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