Need some side dish inspiration? This Roasted Delicata Squash recipe has only 5 ingredients and comes together in minutes. A quick roast in the oven caramelizes the squash for a little bit of sweet and savory in every bite. Bonus: no peeling required!
This Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash recipe is one of our go-to fall side dishes. It takes just a few minutes to prep and pull together because there is no peeling involved. But the best part - the caramelization of the squash’s sugars - happens all by itself in the oven.
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Why this recipe works
- In my opinion, Delicata is the easiest squash to cook with. It's thin skin is not only edible, it's also a snap to slice.
- Delicata squash also comes in smaller sizes so you can just as easily make squash for one as you can for eight.
- Roasting it gives you edges are that crispy and caramelized, insides that are velvety and tender and a savory bite from the rosemary, salt and pepper. Plus no peeling required!
Ingredients
This five-ingredient side dish uses items that are readily available at the grocery store:
Instructions
Never made delicata squash before? You don’t need to be mad kitchen skills to make stand-out squash at home.
Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds. Cut into crescent moons. Chop fresh rosemary.
Toss squash and rosemary in a bowl with oil, salt & pepper. Roast in a preheated oven until perfectly caramelized.
Tip: Pop your baking sheet in the oven while it preheats. Placing the sliced squash on a sizzling hot pan helps it roast faster and more evenly.
FAQs
It’s definitely on the sweeter side as far as squashes go. Think of it like a flavor mash up between a butternut squash and a sweet potato with a rich, creamy texture.
Yes, you can! The name “delicata” came from the delicate rind of the squash. It’s easy to slice through when raw and is completely edible when cooked.
This recipe is best straight from the oven. If you try to reheat it, the flavor is still great but you lose those delicious crispy edges (my favorite part!).
If you do have leftovers, feel free to chop them up and toss them in salad with some cooked farro, fresh greens, shaved parmesan, toasted walnuts and a tasty maple vinaigrette.
Recipe variations
This recipe for rosemary roasted delicata squash is a great place to start but feel free to shake it up with some of these substitutions:
- Mix up the herbs. Swap out the rosemary for thyme or your favorite herb.
- Turn up the heat. Forgo the herbs entirely and sprinkle on a healthy amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Roast with other veggies like carrots, onions or sweet potatoes for a medley of flavors.
? Craving more? Check out our list of 7 easy roasted vegetable recipes plus tips for no-fail oven baked veggies. ?
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Recipe
Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash
Ingredients
- 1 large Delicata squash halved, seeded and sliced into ½" crescent moons
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place large baking sheet in oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
- Gently toss squash, oil, rosemary, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
- Place squash pieces on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 8-10 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.
Shake up your dinner menu with this easy Roasted Delicata Squash recipe. Made with just 5 ingredients, it’s the perfect fall side dish for any meal, including Thanksgiving. (Bonus: no peeling required!)
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