Roasted Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is roasted in the oven until tender and flavorful in this easy recipe. You don't have to peel delicata squash. Serve warm as a side dish or at room temperature as a snack with pumpkin spice aïoli.
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 large delicata squash - ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
DIRECTION:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place squash halves cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut into 3/8-inch slices; transfer slices to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; add salt and cayenne pepper. Toss until squash is well coated. Arrange squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are browned and squash is tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
