Roasted Delicata Squash Wedges

yogiclarebear's Note:

Also known as Bohemian squash or sweet potato squash, delicata has a rich yellow flesh and a buttery, sweet-corn like taste. The skin is edible and delicious as well. Low in calories and high in fiber, delicata is a good source of vitamin A. There are so many ways you could flavor this squash. Below are a few of my simple favorites.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 delicata squash , about 1 lbs each
• nonstick cooking spray , olive oil

For sweet squash

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar substitute
• 1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
• salt

For savory squash

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar substitute
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• salt

For spicy squash

• salt
• cayenne , to taste
• ketchup , for dipping

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Wash the squash thoroughly. Cut the hard ends off each squash, and cut them in half.
3. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and strings. Cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges.
4. Place the squash wedges skin down on a cookie sheet. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle on your seasonings.
5. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes.

Reviews

[edenr2000_7361682]

DELICIOUS! Super easy, great week night healthy side dish. I did peel the skin as the reviews suggested, sprayed with butter flavored Pam, and sprinkled both sides of the squash (since I peeled it) with the brown sugar spice (I made both sweet and savory, both were awesome)mixture. I can't wait to make this again!!

[mommymakeit4u]

I would have never guessed you could eat the skin on this type of squash! A lovely recipe, I sprinkled with a tiny bit of brown sugar and cinnamon.

[Chef #916689]

Great recipe. I made the spicy version and the flavor and texture was very much like french fries. I was worried the skin would be too tough, so I scored the skin cross-wise and drizzled olive oil in the bottom of the sheet to soften it up a bit. Worked out well.