How To Cook Delicata Squash Recipes

ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash halves cut side down on a cutting board. Slice into 3/8-inch slices. Transfer slices to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; add salt and cayenne pepper. Toss to coat squash with oil.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Arrange squash pieces in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven until bottom of slices is browned and squash is tender, 12 to 18 minutes.

HOW TO COOK DELICATA SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius). Prepare a shallow baking dish by coating it lightly with nonstick cooking spray. You could also cover the dish with nonstick aluminum foil.
• Cut the squash into quarters. Use a sharp knife to cut the delicata squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and fiber and divide each half once more. Use a serrated knife for best results. A knife with a smooth blade is more likely to slip on the skin of the squash, making it harder to cut open the squash and easier to accidentally cut yourself. Use a metal spoon or melon-baller to scoop out the seeds and "fuzzy" fibers inside the squash. Save the seeds for roasting, if desired. When cutting the halves into quarters, cut each half diagonally, working from the top corner to the opposite bottom corner. The resulting pieces should vaguely resemble boats.
• Rub the squash with butter. Use your hands to apply a generous coat of softened butter to the cut sides of the delicata. Allow the butter to sit out on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes prior to use in order to make it softer and easier to spread. Alternatively, you could also use butter or margarine spread from a tub.
• Season with salt. Sprinkle the salt over the delicata slices liberally. The salt can be used according to taste, but if you aren't sure how much to use, try a total of 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of salt for one full squash. For a sweeter taste, add brown sugar, as well. Sprinkle up to 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of brown sugar over the slices, patting it down into place so that it sticks to the squash.
• Cook for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. The delicata squash should be tender enough for you to easily glide a knife through. The top should also be browned. If you used brown sugar, the top should be caramelized. Roasting at a lower temperature will make the squash even more tender. As such, you could also try roasting it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) for a full hour.
• Serve warm. Eat the flesh of the squash directly out of the skin with a spoon or fork.

EASY OVEN-ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine sliced delicata squash and olive oil in a large bowl and mix well to cover squash with oil. Season with salt. Spread out in 1 layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft and lightly browned, turning after 10 minutes, about 25 minutes total. Remove baking sheet from oven, season with salt, maple syrup, and curry powder and bake an additional 3 minutes.

ROASTED DELICATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of baking dish to coat. Season squash halves with salt and pepper; arrange into baking dish with flesh side down.
• Bake in preheated oven until a fork easily pierces through the skin and flesh, about 25 minutes. Flip squash halves and roast 5 minutes more.

MICROWAVE DELICATA SQUASH

Steps:

• Place delicata squash halves in a microwave-safe bowl, cut sides down. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt, and cover with a lid.
• Cook in the microwave until easily pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Uncover carefully and drain broth. Flip squash and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into smaller pieces.
• Whisk lime juice, sugar, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and fish sauce in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Pour dressing over squash.