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golden brown delicata squash with sage and ricotta

Roasted Delicata Squash

5 from 3 votes
Roasted delicata squash is one of the easiest fall vegetables to make because there's no peeling required. Slice it into ½-inch half-moons and roast it at 425°F until the centers are tender and the edges are golden and caramelized!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 delicata squash halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 vanilla bean seeds removed (1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Crispy sage and ricotta for serving optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • On a large baking sheet, toss together the delicata squash, olive oil, maple syrup, and kosher salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • While it’s roasting for the first 15 minutes, make the vanilla brown butter. Place butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the butter around to melt it and continue to stir constantly for 5 minutes. The butter will begin to bubble and foam and the butter will turn golden brown. Some of the bubbles will subside around the 5-minute mark and you'll start to see the milk solids start to toast and turn a golden brown color. It should smell buttery and nutty. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla bean seeds and ground cinnamon.
  • When it’s time to flip the squash, remove it from the oven and use a pastry brush to brush the vanilla brown butter on each piece. Flip and brush the other side then return it to the oven finish roasting all the way through.
  • Serve warm with a another drizzle of vanilla brown butter. You can also serve it with ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, or crispy sage.

Recipe Equipment

Sheet Pan
Saucepan

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 588mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1899IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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