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Roasted Caramelized Delicata Squash Slices

Roasted Caramelized Delicata Squash Slices have got to be one of life's best comfort foods -- better than popcorn, pretty enough for a holiday table, versatile enough to top a salad, OR serve it as a side dish. (Great for most!, including Paleo, AIP, Vegan, Whole30, Gluten-free and GAPS.)
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword aip, delicata squash, paleo, roasted, sheet pan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 5 servings, depending on portion sizes
Calories 80kcal
Author Megan
Cost $3

Equipment

  • 1 to 2 sheet pans

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 whole delicata squash preferably organic
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil , extra-virgin olive oil, or solid natural fat, melted; use up to 1/4 cup oil if you have 2 large squash

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
  • Place 1 to 2 delicata squash in oven whole, on a baking sheet or even directly on the baking rack. Bake 25 minutes.
    delicata directly on baking sheet
  • Remove whole squash carefully, using hot pad. Place on cutting board and slice in half length-wise. Scoop out seeds. Cut into 1/3" thick slices.
    delicata squash thinly sliced
  • Place fat (or melted solid fat) onto baking sheet(s). Flip and coat each slice in fat. Spread out evenly on baking sheet(s), in a single layer. Bake 15 to 25 minutes, until bottom sides are golden brown.
    fanned out slices of squash ready to bake
  • Flip each 1/2-ring over. Bake additional 15 to 20 minutes, depending on oven/how dark they are, until squash is browned perfectly on both sides. Watch closely in case your cooking time is slightly less, to prevent burning.
    overview of roasted delicata squash slices on a sheet pan

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 0.01mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.2mg