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Roasted Delicata Squash

Roasted delicata squash is a surprisingly flavorful treat! It's super simple, and you can use different spices for even more flavor! No peeling needed. Perfect as an easy, delicious side dish.EASY - Simple recipe with minimal ingredients. Easy to put your own spin on it with different spices and flavor combinations as well.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast , Snacks , Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine: North American , American

Ingredients

  • 2 delicata squash
  • 1 tsp sea salt You can use other types of salt, but adjust the amount. Table salt is more salty, so may need to add less
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper Use less if you prefer less spicy
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Check recipe notes for other spice mix options
  • Drizzle of olive oil Or any other type of cooking oil you prefer

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil. I prefer parchment paper or silpat. But I've also used non-stick foil as well. Set aside.
  2. Trim the stem end of the delicata squash.
  3. Slice the delicata squash in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds in the middle.
  4. Place the delicata squash on the cutting board, with the cut side down.
  5. Cut slices that are about ¾ inch thick. Make sure the slices are as evenly thick as possible.
  6. Place all the sliced half rings (semicircles) in a large bowl.
  7. Add the salt, pepper, and cinnamon, along with a drizzle of oil.
  8. Toss to coat the delicata squash with the spices and oil.
  9. Place the squash slices on the parchment paper lined tray in one layer.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes on one side. For soft squash rings, with minimal caramelization, 15 minutes should be sufficient. If you want the slices to be caramelized, then cook for 20 minutes.
  11. Take the baking tray out of the oven and quickly flip the slices over. Return the baking tray to the oven and bake further for up to 20 minutes. This will depend on how caramelized you'd like your slices to be.
  12. For soft delicata squash, stop roasting as soon as the slices are fork tender. If you'd like some caramelization, roast them for a little longer.
  13. Remove from the oven, and let the roasted delicata squash slices cool down slightly.
  14. Transfer to a serving plate.

Notes

  • The roasting times will also change depending on the thickness of the slices. Longer for slices thicker than ¾ inch. If your slices are ½ inch, then the roasting time will be less.
  • Garlic, herbs (thyme, rosemary etc.)
  • Onion, sage
  • Garlic, chili
  • Curry powder (for a curried roasted delicata squash)
  • Cajun spice
  • Fajita spice

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.66squash Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 787mg (33%) Potassium 1057mg (30%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4128IU (83%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.66squash
Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 787mg 33%
Potassium 1057mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4128IU 83%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.