Baked Delicata Squash with Maple and Pecans
Baked Delicata Squash with Maple and Pecans is a simple and delicious side dish that's perfect for fall. The squash is roasted until tender and caramelized, and then topped with a sweet and nutty maple-pecan mixture. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Delicata squash is a winter squash that's known for its sweet flavor and tender flesh. It's a great choice for roasting, baking, or stuffing. In this recipe, we'll roast the squash until it's tender and caramelized, and then top it with a sweet and nutty maple-pecan mixture. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Baked Delicata Squash with Maple and Pecans Baked Delicata Squash with Maple and Pecans Baked Delicata Squash with Maple and Pecans Baked Delicata Squash with Maple and Pecans
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 medium delicata squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spoon the maple-pecan mixture into the squash halves.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized.
  7. Serve warm.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the squash until it's tender and caramelized brings out its natural sweetness.
  • The maple-pecan mixture adds a sweet and nutty flavor to the squash.
  • This dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course.