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.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::2
Ingredients
1 large delicata squash – ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
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.
Chef John Recipe Tips
The cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the squash slices.
To make pumpkin spice aïoli, combine mayonnaise with garam masala, turmeric, and hot paprika to taste.