Roasted Delicata Squash
A simple but delicious Oven Roasted Delicata Squash with olive oil, garlic Parmesan and lemon, perfect for any side dish. Air Fryer version included as well.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium Delicata squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested (save half for after cooking)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (+1 tbsp for garnish after cooking)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp chives (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside for now.
- Prepare the delicata by cutting in half lengthwise, scooping seeds out with a large spoon, placing cut side down and slicing into 1/4 inch thick half moon slices
- In a lage mixing bowl, combine the sliced delicata, tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, 1/2 the lemon zest, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper
- Spread squash mixture onto lined baking sheet in a single layer. Pour any remaining oil and herbs from bowl over squash
- Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, flipping each piece of squash halfway through
- Remove and place on serving platter/bowl. Garnish with remaining lemon zest, additional tablespoon of parmesan cheese and chopped chives.
Notes
Air Fryer Version -
No need to preheat the oven or line a baking sheet.
Complete all the above steps but instead of cooking in oven, place delicata squash mixture into the basket of your air fryer. Select "air fryer" button and cook for 15 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
Garnish as indicated above.