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Roasted Delicata Squash
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Roasted Delicata Squash

This easy-to-bake slightly spicy and savory delicata squash dish is one of my family favorites. It comes together as a side dish in a jiffy. Try it!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine International
Keyword baked squash, delicata squash, oven roasted squash, roasted squash, squash, Squash recipe, summer squash, winter squash
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 People
Calories 40kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Delicata Squash 1 medium sized squash
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder Or to taste
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground

Instructions

  • Wash delicata squash. Cut the top ends off. Slice lengthwise. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and strings (compost your waste!).
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  • Cut the squash into half-moon shapes.
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  • Into a bowl, add olive oil, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder and the cut delicata squash pieces. Using your hand, mix everything well, so all sides of the squash are evenly coated with the oil and spices.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place delicata squash slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until squash has softened. Flip them halfway through for even browning on both sides. Oven times vary, so keep an eye.
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  • Serve hot with a sprinkling of freshly grated black pepper. Or refrigerate up to 3 days and serve cold tossed into a salad.
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Notes

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg