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
- 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
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
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
Arrange the coated slices in a single, non-overlapping layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are well browned and the squash is tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
- Calories 115.35 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.27 g Low Source
- Carbs 13.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.82 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.05 mg Low Source
- Sodium 85.22 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.9 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.11 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 24.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source
- Potassium 478.86 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 2.61 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.22 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.