Delicata Squash is a small, easy to cook squash that’s sweet and tender and doesn’t require peeling because you can eat the skin! Roast it with salt, pepper, and olive oil or cinnamon, brown sugar, and coconut oil for an even sweeter side dish!

Delicata Squash is one of the most overlooked vegetables out there, but in my opinion, it’s also one of the most delicious!

Once you try this delicious squash, you’ll fall in love with the ease of making it and it’s simple sweet flavor! Plus, I’m sharing two ways to make it depending on your tastes!

What I love about Delicata Squash is that it’s a small squash, slightly shorter and fatter than a cucumber.

And because it’s small, it also doesn’t take a lot of strength to cut it (anyone else ever feel like they’re taking their life into their hands when they try to cut a spaghetti squash?)

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Is The Skin Edible?

That’s the best part about this squash is that you can eat the skin, so there’s no need for peeling or scooping the flesh out of a piping hot squash, you can simply just enjoy it!

What Does It Taste Like?

It’s actually been called “sweet potato squash” because of it’s warm and sweet flavor profile. I’m not sure I would say it tastes like sweet potatoes, but it definitely is on the sweeter side with a hint of that cozy winter squash flavor a lot of us love.

How To Roast Delicata Squash:

Roasting a squash has never been easier, and that’s primarily due to the size of this squash which makes it easy to handle and prep.

Begin by preheating your oven to 425 degrees F and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Don’t skip the parchment paper as this will prevent the squash from sticking to the pan.

While the oven is preheating, begin preparing your squash. Start by cleaning the skin of the squash well since you will be consuming it.

Next, cut off the ends of each of your squash and slice them down the middle lengthwise to reveal the pulp and seeds.

Use a large spoon to scrape the seeds out of the squash.

Slice the squash into 1/2-inch thick slices and add to a bowl with your spices and oil and toss to coat.

Arrange the squash on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip the squash and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the edges are crispy and brown.

Enjoy the squash immediately for best taste!

Roasted Delicata Squash is such an easy and delicious side dish for winter holidays or even weeknight dinners! It’s sweet flavors and soft texture is sure to be enjoyed by the kids too!

In the recipe card, you’ll see that there are two ways to flavor your Roasted Delicata Squash, either the traditional way with salt, pepper, and olive oil or you can take things a little sweeter with cinnamon, brown sugar, and coconut oil (I love it this way for Thanksgiving)!

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