How to Make Spicy Maple-Roasted Delicata Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Delicata squash is a delicious and versatile fall vegetable that is often overlooked in favor of more popular varieties like butternut or acorn squash. But this sweet and creamy squash is perfect for roasting and pairs beautifully with spicy and sweet flavors. In this recipe for Spicy Maple-Roasted Delicata Squash, we are going to take this underappreciated vegetable and turn it into a show-stopping side dish that is perfect for any fall or winter meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 delicata squash - halved, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
  • 1 red Fresno chile pepper, sliced very thinly
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine squash, Fresno chile, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Nutrition

    165 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 223mg