Roasted Delicata Squash

This delicious roasted delicata squash recipe is the easiest side dish to make! It doesn't require much hands-on time and results in succulent, sweet squash.

You can serve roasted squash as a side for a nice dinner, use it in a green salad, or blend it with some broth to make soup!

This recipe only requires a few ingredients and is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

Roasted squash is a simple yet elegant side dish. It looks beautiful, tastes buttery and rich, and is easy to make.

Delicata squash is good for you - it's high in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. You'll love how healthy but tasty this squash is.

Ingredients You'll Need

Delicata Squash - You'll need 2 delicata squash. Delicata squash are a tender type of winter squash. They're great because you don't need to peel the skin! They have a sweeter flavor than most winter squash and are often compared to sweet potatoes.

Olive Oil - You'll need 2 tablespoons of olive oil to toss the squash in before roasting.

Spices - You'll use 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika.

Fresh Thyme - You'll use 3 sprigs of fresh thyme to top the squash.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

Cut the delicate squash in half (lengthwise), then scoop out the seeds using a spoon. Slice the squash into ½ inch half-moon pieces, leaving the skin on the outside. 

Place the chopped squash into a large mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. 

Lay flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The squash should not be on top of each other, so if your sheet pan is not large enough, use two pans.

Roast in the oven for 45 minutes until the squash is soft and golden.

Remove the squash from the oven and plate them on a large serving dish. Serve immediately. 

Tips for Making Delicata Squash

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Cooking Tips - Lay the squash in a single layer across the baking sheet. They won't get a nice, crispy layer if they're on top of each other.

Recommended Tools - You'll need a sheet pan and some parchment paper for this recipe.

Storage

Refrigerate - leftover squash can be saved for up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Reheat - squash in the oven or a toaster oven as microwaving them will make them mushy.

How to Find the Best Delicata Squash

Here's how to choose the best delicata squash from the market or grocery store.

• Color - The squash should be brightly colored and have no pale spots.
• Weight - Ripe squash is heavy because of its size and higher water content. If you pick up a squash that seems lighter, it probably means it's older and likely will be less sweet.
• Skin - The squash skin should be matte. If it's shiny, it was likely picked too early.
• Blemishes - Make sure your squash has no cuts, soft spots, mold, or cracks.

More Recipes with Winter Squash

Here are some great squash recipes to try! Make sure to save the squash seeds to roast - you can eat them as a snack or use them to top a soup or salad.

• Za'atar Roasted Butternut Squash
• Roasted Acorn Squash
• The Best Butternut Squash Soup
• The Coziest Winter Squash Tart Recipe
• Roasted Honeynut Squash with Miso Maple Butter

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