4.8 from 12 votes
Roasted Delicata Squash
This roasted delicata squash is so easy and results in delicious squash that's soft and sweet. The best part? The skin of the delicata squash softens right up so there's no peeling involved!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
121 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 delicata squash washed and dried
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil more if needed
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Prep squash by cutting it lengthwise and removing all the seeds and stringy bits. Place cut side down on a cutting board and slice the squash into 1/4 inch thick pieces the shape of a rainbow.
- Add chopped squash to a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Spread squash on a large baking sheet, making sure not to crowd the pan.
- Roast squash for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. You'll know squash is done when it has brown spots on the flesh and is fork tender. Serve warm or at room temp.
- To store: leftover will last in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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Notes
- If you want the squash to have more savory flavor feel free to add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic granules
- If you want the squash to have a sweet flavor, omit the ground pepper and add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 of squash
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of squash | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.