Savory Roasted Delicata Squash
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 232kcal
Savory Delicata Squash is a winter side dish that’s really easy to prepare. There’s no peeling required and the maple flavors and warm spices taste divine!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds delicata squash
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Flaky sea salt
- 1 lemon zested
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the 2 pounds delicata squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and cut squash into ¾” half moons.
- Toss squash on a rimmed baking sheet with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika and Pinch red pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Roast, tossing once, until both sides are evenly browned and squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove squash from oven and sprinkle with lemon zest. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
Storage
- Store the cooked and cooled squash in a shallow airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Gently reheat the leftovers with a little bit of oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Add more veggies – As long as there’s room on the baking sheet, feel free to add more veggies for roasting like onions, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes.
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Add some herbs – Fresh or dried herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, and chili powder are also delicious in this recipe.
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Add cheese – After removing the squash from the oven, sprinkle with creamy crumbled feta, blue cheese, parmesan cheese or goat cheese on top.
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Garnish with toasted nuts – While the squash roasts, toast chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans in a pan to sprinkle over the finished side dish. Toasted pepitas are also a great way to add some crunch. Or, sprinkle with some pomegranate seeds for color.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3229IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg