Roasted Delicata Squash

Name: Roasted Delicata Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 34 min
Ingredients: 1 Large Delicata Squash ((about 1 lb)); 2 tsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Coconut or brown sugar; 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Ground ginger; Salt; Maple syrup, (for drizzling (optional but recommended))

By Taylor KiserNov 3, 2020Jump to Recipe

This Roasted Delicata Squash is an easy, healthy side dish that even picky eaters will love! Great for holidays or any fall dinner!

roasted delicata squash in a frying pan with toppings on the side

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Tender little half moons of sweet and spicy squash that is going to make you REAL excited to eat your veggies!

Seriously. I have tried and tried to make Mr. FFF love my beloved oven roasted kabocha squash, but he just wasn’t into it.

So, I tried Instant Pot Butternut Squash. Still no.

So I tried Instant Pot spaghetti squash. The love was still not there.

Finally, I almost gave up….but then I tried this delicata squash on him and he hate seconds!

!!WINNER!!

Why you’ll LOVE this recipe

Fall recipes just hit home for me. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE summer and all the delicious grilled food and fresh cold salads (give me a grilled pineapple mango salad with corn any day and I’ll devour it) but fall just brings the coziest food! The delicata squash recipe I have for you today is the PERFECT side dish for a variety of reasons! First off, it’s in season so it’ll be easy to snag one of these squash from your local market or grocery store. It’s also cooked to perfection with a spicy-sweet glaze to bring warmth and a bit of a kick with some ginger. It’s different than your typical savory squash recipe and will bring some flair to your thanksgiving plate!

close up of roasted delicata squash after being cooked

How to cook Delicata Squash

Cooking up this tasty recipe for your family and friends will be something you definitely won’t regret. Yeah, it tastes BOMB but that doesn’t mean it is difficult to pull together. It’s one of those recipes that is a no-brainer because it’s easy and so yummy. Here’s how to make a roasted delicata squash:

Prepare

Turn on your oven and allow it to heat up while you prep. On a cutting board and using a sharp knife, slice your slice in half- there’s no need to peel the squash. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds from inside the squash. Slice the squash into half moons and place in a bowl.

Toss

Add a bit of oil to the bowl with the squash and toss it to coat. Next, add in the sugar, cinnamon and ginger as well and toss it once again.

Bake

Spread out the squash evenly on an ungreased baking sheet and pop it in the oven. Bake it for about 15 minutes on one side, then flip the slices of squash and bake them for the same amount of time on the other side.

Serve

Drizzle the squash with maple syrup and DEVOUR!

roasted delicata squash in a fry pan on a table

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Is Delicata Squash Healthy?

Delicata squash are so beautiful to look at from the outside, but they also have a variety of health benefits. Rich in magnesium, dietary fiber, and potassium, this squash has a lot to boast about. It is also loaded with vitamins B and C.

WHAT DOES DELICATA SQUASH TASTE LIKE?

Delicata squash has a unique and delicious flavor, one that is PERFECT for a meal in the fall. Its flavor is a cross between sweet corn and pumpkin, making it perfect for a sweet dish like this one!

What other squash can I use for this recipe?

I’m such a lover of squash for so many reasons. The flavor, the color, the texture, you name it, I’m here for it! One of my favorite things about squash is that they are SO SO versatile! If you want to use another variety of squash for this recipe, you absolutely can! Any hard fleshed winter squash will work great for this recipe.

What to serve with Roasted Delicata Squash

This roasted delicata squash would be a delicious addition to your crew’s Thanksgiving meal this year! I recommend cooking up a turkey, and serving it up with some balsamic roasted brussels sprouts, gluten free stuffing, and this delicata squash!

roasted delicata squash spread out on a backing sheet

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