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Maple roasted delicata squash on a plate with thyme leaves.
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Maple Roasted Delicata Squash

Maple Roasted Delicata Squash is a sweet and savory side dish with the mild, nutty flavor of delicata squash, maple syrup and fresh thyme. Serve with cranberries and pecans for a festive fall side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Marcie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium delicata squash halved, seeded and cut into 1/2" thick half moons; see note 1
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup sub with honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme sub with 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup toasted pepitas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the squash on a large rimmed baking sheet.
    2 medium delicata squash
  • Combine the olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then pour the mixture over the squash and toss until well coated. Make sure the squash is in a single layer on the baking sheet.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup, 1.5 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Roast for 20-30 minutes until the squash is tender and caramelized. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Transfer the squash to a bowl or platter and sprinkle the dried cranberries and pepitas over the top. Serve and enjoy!
    1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup toasted pepitas

Notes

  1. Pro tip: Refer to my post on delicata squash recipes for step by step photos and instructions on how to cut delicata squash.
  2. Prep the squash up to 1-2 days in advance and roast it the day you plan to serve it.
  3. Customize this recipe with your favorite herbs, nuts, dried fruit or pomegranate arils, or a drizzle of apple cider vinegar dressing for extra flavor. Feta or goat cheese makes a nice addition as well!
  4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2092IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg