10 Delicious Delicata Squash Recipes
Fall is the time of year that our Produce Department shifts from the bounty of summer to an abundance of local squash and apple harvests. The mornings are brisker, the leaves are crunchy, and corn mazes and pumpkin patches have replaced beaches and picnics. And while we hate to see the sun disappear, we’re excited for warm and cozy dinners and all the squash we can get.
Delicata squash is arguably the most beautiful squash on our shelves, and it has a delightfully sweet flavor that balances out savory ingredients particularly well. Read on to explore some of our favorite delicata squash recipes to make when the weather is chilly.
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Apples
The simplest, most straightforward way to enjoy Delicata squash is by oven roasting it!
In this recipe, Delicata squash is sliced in half and deseeded before being chopped and oven-roasted with onions.
The whole dish is then brought together with pepitas, apples, kale, and a homemade dressing.
Serve this elegant squash recipe alongside oven-roasted chicken or as a side dish for Thanksgiving.
Find the full recipe at Love and Lemons
Whole-Roasted Stuffed Delicata Squash
Here’s another roasted squash recipe, but this time, the squash is stuffed as opposed to sliced.
Kale, homemade croutons, blue cheese, cranberries, pecans, and maple syrup are all brought together to create a balanced sweet and savory filling for delicata squash.
Serve your stuffed squash as a main course all on its own, or serve up some oven-roasted chicken to go along with it.
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Hazelnuts
Alright, we do have another roasted squash recipe. But you can’t blame us, it is one of the most approachable ways to cook delicata!
In this recipe, squash is sliced and then de-seeded before being roasted with shallots and drizzled with a homemade maple syrup glaze.
Enjoy your delicata squash alongside roasted chicken or sautéed mushrooms.
Find the full recipe at Feasting at Home
Delicata Squash & Tomato Gratin
Delicata squash and tomato take the place of sliced potatoes in this delectably cheesy side dish that’s perfect for the holidays.
You’ll need just a handful of simple pantry ingredients as well as 2 pounds of delicata squash and a pound of tomatoes and less than an hour of your time.
If you like your cheesy a little extra crispy on top, pop on the broiler for a couple of minutes after baking to get that bubbly, crispy delightful texture.
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Delicata Squash Pie
Move aside pumpkin pie, because this dessert is all about delicata.
Featuring notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the flavor profile of this pie is similar to that of a classic pumpkin pie, but with a fresh delicata squash twist.
Try this pie as the main dessert for a holiday gathering or just when you have too much delicata squash on hand.
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Parmesan White Bean Chicken Soup with Roasted Delicata Squash
Winter, AKA: soup season, AKA: squash season calls for a recipe that celebrates it all!
This parmesan white bean chicken soup with delicata squash is made in the slow cooker and is as rich in texture as it is in flavor.
Chicken, shallots, garlic, celery, a parmesan rind, and a variety of spices and herbs are all slow-cooked before being combined with beans, orzo, and roasted squash to bring it all together.
Serve your soup as a warm and cozy weeknight dinner with some crusty bread for soaking up all that incredible slow-cooked flavor.
Find the full recipe at Half Baked Harvest
More Delicata Squash Recipes
Creamy Coconut Delicata Squash Soup from Running to the Kitchen
Pumpkin-Spice Pasta with Delicata Squash from Rachael Ray
Soppressata Pasta with Delicata Squash and Thyme from Bon Appetit
Kale Salad with Delicata Squash & Quinoa from Pickles & Honey