Roasted Delicata Squash
Tender roasted delicata squash caramelized with maple syrup and shallots, finished with a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing—an easy, flavorful side dish for fall and winter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 delicata squash, sliced into ½ inch rings, seeds removed (skin left on)
4 shallots, quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons maple syrup (for roasting)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup (for dressing)
½ teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange delicata squash rings and shallots on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread into a single layer for even roasting.
- Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until squash is golden and caramelized and shallots are tender.
- Meanwhile, whisk apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, chili flakes, cumin seeds, and a pinch of salt to make dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over roasted squash and shallots before serving.
Notes
Add roasted pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Toss in pomegranate seeds for color and freshness.
For a savory variation, replace maple syrup in the dressing with soy sauce or miso paste.
Best reheated in the oven to keep edges caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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