Maple Roasted Delicata Squash

Fall side dishes should all be as elegant and effortless as this Maple Roasted Delicata Squash! The squash is tender and caramelized with a velvety texture and nutty flavor that’s enhanced with maple syrup, thyme and smoked paprika. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and pepitas for irresistible crunchy, chewy texture!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 129 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - delicata squash
2 tablespoons - olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons - maple syrup
1 ½ teaspoons - thyme
½ tsp - smoked paprika
½ tsp - sea salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
⅓ cup - dried cranberries
½ cup - pepitas

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the squash on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Combine the olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then pour the mixture over the squash and toss until well coated. Make sure the squash is in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Roast for 20-30 minutes until the squash is tender and caramelized. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Transfer the squash to a bowl or platter and sprinkle the dried cranberries and pepitas over the top. Serve and enjoy!

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