Roasted Maple Dijon Delicata Squash
Roasted Maple Dijon Delicata Squash- a simple and flavorful side item that’s easy enough for every day yet sophisticated enough for the holidays!
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, my mind is already dreaming of all the scrumptious side item possibilities. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good lentil loaf but the sides are where it’s at. Am I right or am I right?
One side item that I find often gets over looked is delicata squash. It’s one of the only squash varieties with skin that’s delicate enough to eat (hence the name delicata) which might sound kind of strange but I promise it’s delicious. Paired with a maple dijon dressing, it’s incredibly simple to make and bursting with flavor.
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To prepare the recipe all that’s required is cleaning out the seeds of the squash then roasting it while you prepare the dressing. Once it’s golden brown, you toss with the dressing and serve. Like I said, super simple!
And if you want to make it for the holidays you can jazz things up by serving it over a bed of massaged kale with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.
If you haven’t had a chance to try delicata squash yet I hope this inspires you to give it a try! It’s not to be missed this time of year.
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Roasted Maple Dijon Delicata Squash
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 medium size delicata squash
- high heat oil for roasting
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Chop off the stem of the squash, slice in half then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and flesh. Cut each side into 1/2-inch pieces then arrange on the baking sheet. Lightly spray or coat each piece with high heat oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 12 minutes on each side, until tender and light golden brown.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by combining all of the ingredients into a measuring cup. Whisk together until smooth.
Once the squash is done roasting, place it in a bowl and top with dressing. Toss to combine. Serve warm and enjoy!
Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback! 
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of De’Longhi. The opinions and text are all mine.
I’m totally with you sides are the best part :D Delicata squash is my favourite squash so this looks soo good! We already celebrated Thanksgiving here in Canada in October but I think I’m inclined to celebrate American Thanksgiving too so much I can eat all the delicious food again!
DeLonghi is a solid brand, I have one of their expresso machines which still delivers a great coffee after years of daily use. I am not so familiar with delicata squash and I now feel teased by this colorful recipe.
Sides are definitely the best part of thanksgiving!! I love me some delicata squash – it’s so easy to prep compared to a lot of winter squashes. This sounds so good with the maple dijon dressing!