This is by far the best vegetarian side dish that you can bring to the table. Roasted Delicata Squash that is seasoned with parmesan cheese, smoked paprika and dried basil. Then, it’s roasted until golden and crispy. It’s finger-licking good, friends!

What is delicata squash?

Pronounced [dehl-ih-KAH-taj] is also known as a sweet potato squash. It’s a sweeter variety with light yellow skin and green lines vertically across its oblong shape.

What does delicata squash taste like? You are in for a treat. It tastes like a cross between sweet potatoes and butternut squash. They are addictingly delicious.

Thanksgiving is on its way. Because of the pandemic, I’ll most likely have a cozy get together with just my intermediate family. Yup, just us four.

Maybe this year I’ll cook a turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. Perhaps, I’ll serve these delicious roasted delicata squash alongside it. 😍 Maybe a simple salad, and another side dish. That will complete us.

If you have been wanting to try delicata squash for the first time, I highly recommend roasting it. When it’s roasted, you can really taste its natural sweetness. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. Let’s talk about the ingredients you will need.

Ingredients you will need

Delicata Squash	Guess what? You can roast the delicata with the skin on! That’s right. It’s not like butternut squash or acorn squash—it’s more tender. Wash the skin well and remove the seeds.
Parmesan Cheese	I always use freshly grated, rennet-free, vegetarian parmesan cheese. Feel free to use what you can find.
Smoked Paprika	Adds a nice smokey flavor.
Dried Basil	Is aromatic and will be the herb of choice.
Other Essential Ingredients	Salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Please note delicata squash ranges in size. Furthermore, when sliced, each one will yield a different amount of pieces. Because of this, the parmesan cheese and seasoning to coat each squash is merely an estimate.

If you find out that you have run out, simply make more with the spice-to-cheese ratio in mind.

Can you eat delicata squash skin?

Absolutely, once roasted, the skin becomes really soft and tender. You can barely tell that you are even eating the skin that’s how tender it is.

What to serve with delicata squash?

Serve alongside your favorite poultry dishes, vegetarian meals, or snack on them on their own.

How to roast delicata squash?

Slice the delicata in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds. Keep whole or cut it into circle shapes or half-moons. When ready, drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper all over. Roast according to the size and shape of the squash. Once roasted, enjoy as-is.

a hand holding up a piece of roasted delicata squash

More Deliciousness!

Read the recipe from start to finish. You will better understand the flow of the recipe and identify any unfamiliar words or methods.

Shop for the ingredients beforehand. When you shop ahead, you are less likely to swap out ingredients for what you don’t have, thus creating a complete recipe fail!

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