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Roasted Delicata Squash with Olive Oil and Cayenne

Roasted Delicata Squash delivers sweet, caramelized edges and tender centers with a gentle cayenne kick—an American, gluten-free, vegetarian side that’s simple and satisfying. Flavor profile: nutty, slightly sweet, and lightly spicy; great for salads, grain bowls, tacos, or as a side with roasted meats. Select Roasted Delicata Squash in the easyChef Pro App—explore thousands more with personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list that finds the lowest cost per serving. Plan, shop, and follow step-by-step guides to cook this Roasted Delicata Squash today!

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Roasted Delicata Squash with Olive Oil and Cayenne
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients, then preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  2. 2

    Place the 1 large Delicata squash halves cut-side down on a cutting board and slice into even 3/8-inch-thick half-moons.

  3. 3

    Transfer the slices to a large bowl; drizzle with 1 tbsp of [ingredient:80f8543e-ce47-4cf5-ae80-f4c3fec9c02c], add 1 tsp of [ingredient:437f6d60-cfec-4525-bbaf-473470f11fdc] and 0.125 tsp of [ingredient:655c0183-90b2-41f5-af01-25c4a557355f], and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Arrange the coated slices in a single, non-overlapping layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are well browned and the squash is tender, 12 to 18 minutes.