Delectable Delicata Squash Recipe

The autumn harvest is here! It’s the perfect time to fire up the oven and roast squash, root vegetables, apples, and more. This is one of our favorite, easy-to-make oven recipes: roasted delicata squash.

Why Delicata Squash Is a Fall Favorite

Every fall, we eagerly anticipate cooking with delicata squash. Although it’s technically classified as a winter squash, it actually belongs to the same species as its summer cousins—zucchini and yellow squash. True to its name, delicata has delicate, edible skin that softens perfectly when roasted in the oven, so you can skip peeling and get straight to cooking.

Delicata squash has a naturally sweet and nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with warming fall spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Enjoy as a side dish or a nutritious snack.

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Delicata Squash Nutrition

Delicata squash offers a lot more than just great flavor; it’s also packed with essential nutrients. This versatile squash is high in beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Most people don’t get enough fiber in their diets, so including delicata squash is an easy and delicious way to help meet your daily fiber needs while enjoying a seasonal favorite.

Where Can You Buy Delicata Squash?

The best place to buy delicata squash is at your local farmers’ market. You can typically find it starting in late summer and continuing throughout the fall. We like to get ours from a local favorite, Sport Hill Farm, where we also buy our honeynut squash.

Roasted Delicata Squash Slices

Ingredients:

2 Delicata Squash
2 teaspoons of Olive Oil
Generous dash of Cinnamon (more or less according to taste)
1/4 teaspoon of Nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
2 large pinches of Sea Salt
Freshly cracked Pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Scrub the squash using warm water. Dry and then slice each squash in half lengthwise. Trim off stems.
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Discard the seeds (compost if you can!) or save the seeds for roasting.
Next, slice the squash into 1/2″ semi-rounds.
Place the squash in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to coat the squash evenly.
Spread the squash onto a baking sheet. Roast for at least 25-35 minutes, or until desired consistency, using a metal spatula to occasionally flip the squash.
Remove from the oven and serve this roasted delicata squash as a side dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Note: If you’re roasting other dishes at a slightly higher or lower temperature, just adjust the cooking time of the squash accordingly. This recipe is very forgiving.