Roasted Delicata
Roasted Delicata highlights the squash’s natural sweetness and tender texture, enhanced by a light gloss of olive oil and a simple sprinkle of salt and pepper. The high-heat roast caramelizes the edges and softens the flesh for a cozy fall side that pairs well with roasted meats or hearty grain bowls. Serve warm for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Delicata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Coat the bottom of a baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil. Season the squash halves with salt and pepper; place them cut-side down in the prepared dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a fork easily pierces the skin and flesh, about 25 minutes. Turn the squash halves over and roast for 5 minutes more.
- Calories 92.39 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 1.32 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 13.65 g 5%
- Total Fat 3.85 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 57.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.78 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 8.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 466.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Roasted Delicata is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, and Squash. Each serving provides about 92.39 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Delicata made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Squash. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Delicata?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 92.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Delicata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Roasted Delicata healthy?
- Roasted Delicata has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 92.39 calories and 1.32 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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