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Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe with Parmesan
Golden roasted delicata slices turn tender and creamy beneath a savory Parmesan crust laced with garlic, herbs, and bright lemon zest, delivering sweet squash flavor balanced by salty, herbal crunch.
- Total
- 30 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 232
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 31g
- Fat
- 11g
- Fiber
- 9g
- Sugar
- 0g
- Sodium
- 383mg
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 delicata squash (about 14 oz, washed and dried)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment, lightly spray with oil.
- Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice the seeded halves into 1/4-inch thick slices (half circles) and place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl combine the parmesan, parsley, thyme and lemon zest.
- Drizzle the olive oil, garlic, salt and black pepper over the squash slices, tossing toss well to coat.
- Lay flat on the prepared baking sheets, pour the parmesan mixture over the squash.
- Bake in the center of the oven until soft and golden brown on the edges, about 25 minutes.