The flavors coming from this simple side dish is UNBELEAFABLE. I apologize for the sad fall pun, but I really couldn’t help it. Maple roasted delicata squash is a simple roasted veggie dish that I love making during the cooler months. There are so many ways to serve roasted squash. These slices are a great addition to a hearty autumn salad bowl. Make a salad with tons of nuts, goat cheese, and a drizzle of creamy balsamic dressing. It works beautifully as a side with roasted chicken, and some sprouts, and it is a great alternative to a butternut squash or acorn squash if you just want to change it up once in a while! The ingredient list for todays vegetarian-friendly side dish is super super tiny with just 5 ingredients. And other than the squash, they are all pantry staples so if you need to whip up something quick – these have minimal prep time and roast up in under 30 minutes. Not to mention that maple roasted delicata squash is a great, gluten free, vegetarian-friendly side dish alternative at Thanksgiving when you just can’t fathom eating another sweet potato mash or soufflé. Which, I don’t even know if those people exist; I am certainly not one of them! It has all of the same flavors that we love about a sweet potato soufflé, minus the sweet potatoes and the vanilla!
Ingredients for roasted delicata squash recipe
delicata squash: You’ll need 2 medium delicata squash for this recipe. Delicata squash is a type of winter squash. Others include acorn, honeynut, buttercup, butternut, and others. olive oil: You can also use any other high heat oil if you prefer. maple syrup: adds sweetness and gives the squash that signature golden brown color. You’ll need 2 tablespoons maple syrup for this recipe. cinnamon: ground cinnamon pairs nicely with the sweetness of maple syrup. It also. makes the house smell amazing when the squash bakes up in the oven. cayenne pepper: adds a touch of heat to the recipe. This helps balance the sweetness. If you want to keep things mild, swap some or all of the cayenne pepper for black pepper. kosher salt: this is a given, helps balance the sweet and spicy ingredients. optional toppings: I like to add a sprinkling of chopped salted pecans when I’m serving this to company. walnuts, or almonds would work too. Add a sprinkle of dried cranberries or parmesan cheese to add some nuttiness. You could even add some fresh thyme, sage, or rosemary to the squash before you roast it for a perfect fall scent!
How to make roasted delicata squash
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