Delicata Squash...Thought I Hated it

Well, turns out, I don't hate squash like I thought I did. I don't know if it was the exceptional Mary Sue Milliken/Sue Feniger Spicy City Chicken from my 1985 cook book of theirs that I got back in the day on (...was it La Brea Boulevard) or just this simple, elegant recipe from eatingwell.com, but...I highly recommend you give this puppy a shot.

I just saw Delicata in Whole Foods on the weekend, and in Harris Teeter, so it's definitely still around. Buy some on your way into work this week. Then make it lickety split when you get home. This requires little to no marinading or special treatment.

Perfect for a cool autumnal evening.

Roasted Delicata Squash &Onions

November/December 2010, EatingWell.com

"Roasting intensifies delicata squash’s flavor. Seasoned with rosemary and maple, this recipe’s great with pork or turkey." Or the Two Hot Tamales' Spicy City Chicken, which I'll bring to you later this month. For now, let's start with the easy recipes.

Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions

4 servings, about 1 cup each

Prep: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. delicata squash (about 2 large)

1 medium red onion, sliced

2 T extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 t salt

1 t chopped fresh rosemary

1 T maple syrup

1 T Dijon mustard

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Cut squash in half lengthwise, then crosswise; scoop out the seeds. Cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Toss with onion, 1 tablespoon oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.

Roast, stirring once or twice, until tender and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.

Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, rosemary, syrup and mustard in a small bowl. Toss the vegetables with the dressing.

For the record, I tossed it all together at once and roasted everything all at once, and it was great. I think dressing the roasted vegetables at the end isn't a necessary step if you toss and roast all at once. 

For our meal, it was toss, roast, serve. That simple. I encourage you to adapt the recipe as suits your dealio! Enjoy.

TIPS & NOTES

Easy cleanup: To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you bake.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 164 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 3 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 6 g fiber; 203 mg sodium; 599 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (430% daily value), Vitamin C (52% dv).

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