Easy roasted delicata squash turns tender, caramelized, and naturally sweet, making it a simple fall or winter side dish.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
3small to medium sizeddelicata squashwashed
2tablespoonsolive oil
1teaspoonsea salt
½teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoonblack pepper
2tablespoonsmaple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Wash squash and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds then cut in ½ inch crescent slices.
Put slices in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil then mix well so all the squash is coated.
Place the squash slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, paprika and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, or until squash is to desired tenderness, turning once in the middle.
Remove squash pan from the oven and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
Cinnamon and brown sugar can be sprinkled on the squash instead of maple syrup.