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Roasted Delicata Squash with Turmeric
Golden delicata rings roast until their edges crisp and caramelize, their flesh turning tender and sweet beneath a warm turmeric spice. Bright cilantro finishes each bite with a burst of fresh green.
- Total
- 38 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 28 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 126
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 21g
- Fat
- 5g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Sodium
- 219mg
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 delicata squash (about 14 oz each, washed and dried)
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- fresh black pepper (to taste)
- chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray 2 large nonstick baking sheets 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.
- Drizzle the olive oil, salt, turmeric, garlic powder and black pepper, tossing toss well to coat. Lay flat on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the center of the oven until golden brown, about 10 to 14 minutes on each side. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro and eat right away.