Cooking delicata squash has never been easier with my 4 Ingredient Maple Rosemary Delicata Squash.
Hi everyone!
I'm still on vacation in the Florida Keys (are you following the fun on Instagram???!! Because you should be!,) but before I left and really for most of the fall/winter I've been all about finding new to me varieties of squash to try. Sure I love butternut squash and spaghetti squash as much as anyone, but it seems like there all sorts of different and fun varieties these days. I decided to expand my horizons. I figured it was truly my foodie and healthy living blogger responsibility... ya know?
One of my absolute favorite finds has been the delicata squash. It's soft, buttery and so naturally sweet. It rocked my little world.
Luckily cooking delicata is really simple and faster than many varieties of squash. My favorite way is my 4 Ingredient Maple Rosemary Delicata Squash.
This is what delicata squash looks like. If you don't see it at your store, ask your produce manager and they might be able to start getting some in for you. I seem to have more luck finding it at some of the higher end, healthier grocery stores.
Now unlike butternut squash or spaghetti squash, the skin of a delicata squash is pretty soft. You can easily slip a sharp knife through it without the struggle and fear of losing fingers. No need to peel them either, the skin is entirely edible.
To cut it for this recipe you just slice off the two ends and then cut the delicata squash length wise.
Next you scoop out the seeds like a pumpkin and cut it into quarter inch slices. Easy- peasy!
Now you are ready for cooking delicata squash.
For my 4 Ingredient Maple Rosemary Delicata Squash I simply toss the magical slices of squash-y goodness in olive oil, rosemary and a little maple syrup. You don't need much because the squash is already sweet, but I do love the flavor it gives it. It also allows the squash to get those yummy brown roasted corners.
For cooking delicta squash you just pop it in the oven like any other roasted veggie. To get both sides a bit golden, flip the slices once during the cooking time.
The skin turns soft and the texture of the squash flesh and skin together is so lovely. It's eyes roll back into your head good. The sweet and savory combination with the rosemary is what foodie dreams are made of.
Cooking delicata squash is so easy and this is a new veggie you must try!
I found it is best eaten right out of the oven and disappears really quickly. The little bites are kind of addictive.
Expand your squash horizon like I did, you'll be glad you did!
Maple Rosemary Delicata Squash
Ingredients
- 1 delicata squash, halved, seeded and cut in ½ inch thich half moons
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, or 1/ teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt, to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a foil lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Toss the squash in the olive oil, rosemary, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
- Lay flat on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 10 minutes. Pull out and flip.
- Finish for another 6-8 minutes or until tender.
Notes
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Your turn!
What's your favorite type of squash?
Have you had delicata squash?
Agness of Run Agness Run says
This is a yummy recipe, Julie! Thanks for giving me a great lunch idea!
Miz Helen says
I love the flavors for this delicious squash, we will really enjoy this recipe. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing you awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Sarah says
I can't remember the last time I had delicata squash, it isn't one we normally have and I love squash. I'll have to give this a try I love all the flavors you have going on. Happy Meatless Monday, thank you for linking up with us.
Barrie says
yum- i love that you can keep the skin on - and that it is easy to cut! I almost lost a digit with my spaghetti squash the other day!
Celia @ Chicago Jogger says
This is where I admit I've only made delicata squash once, despite the fact that I LOVE squash! Your version looks so good.
Alix @A Hedgehog in the Kitchen says
I love this recipe! Quick + simple + tasty! The perfect combination!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Such an easy recipe but it looks sooo good! I love anything roasted this time of year.
Thanks so much for linking up with us for Healthy Vegan Fridays! I’m Pinning and sharing!
kimmythevegan says
Oh my - delicious! Only you could make a 4-ingredient dish look that good my dear =)
JulieWunder says
Thank you!!!! xoxoxoxo
Kristy from Southern In Law says
Oooh, this looks SO good, girl! Delicata squash is one of my faves - though I'd totally have to restrain myself from eating it all 😛
JulieWunder says
Oh I know! It's soooo good!
Farrah says
This looks absolutely amazing! <3 Love that it only takes 4 ingredients to make! *-*
JulieWunder says
Thank you! Hope you get a chance to try it.
Courtney says
What an amazing combination of flavors! I always love a good squash recipe. Hope you're having a great time on vacation! 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thank you! We had a great time!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Delicata is one of my faves too they don't always have it at our store. Now I want it of course
JulieWunder says
I know! I wish they had it more!
Blane Sherer says
I often eat squash. This is new to me.
Interesting.
JulieWunder says
You'd love this one! So good!
Emily says
I've never had delicata squash; that's so AWESOME that it has really soft skin. 🙂
JulieWunder says
You'd love it! It's soooo good!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I have had both spaghetti squash and butternut but never this kind. Will have to give it a try.
JulieWunder says
Yes!!! You have to try it! Sooo good!
heather @Lunging Through Life says
I've never seen this in the store before but now I'm going to have to keep an eye out for it!
JulieWunder says
Oh yes! It's sooo good!!!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
So glad that you got involved with delicata squash! It is likely my favorite--I seriously can't be trusted around it! And maple and rosemary are a perfect team with it!
JulieWunder says
I was totally missing out!