Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium delicata squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash squash, slice lengthwise, remove seeds, and cut into ½-inch half-moons.
- Arrange squash on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- While squash roasts, make glaze by heating maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Transfer roasted squash to serving dish, drizzle with warm maple glaze, and sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose firm delicata squash with smooth, unblemished skin for best results.
- Cut squash into uniform pieces for even roasting.
- Toast pecans separately for extra crunch and flavor.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to control sweetness level.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in oven or skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg