Roasted Delicata Squash

 

     Wanna know what the word "Delicata" means?  As the name suggests, it means delicate rind.  That is what makes this winter squash so fun, you get to eat the skin!  Not to mention, a fancy addition to any dish.  This takes a salad from bland and boring, to exciting and exceptional!  With a few simple steps, you can enjoy Roasted Delicata Squash in a variety of ways, let your imagination be your guide!  One cup has about 76 calories, 18g carbs, 7g fiber, 2g protein and .7g fat.  Of course these values, don't include any oils used in cooking.  If you give these a whirl, please share with us your creations, and have fun!  :)

Ingredients~

Delicata Squash

Oil

Seasonings

     Trim the ends of the squash, then slice horizontally, scrape out the seeds, then slice into half moons, drizzle with Olive Oil and season as desired, lay on lined cookie sheet, bake at 425 for 25-30 minutes, flipping half way thru.  Use as desired in any dish, or enjoy solo!  I used mine in a Salad mixed with Romaine, Kale, Red Bell Pepper, Carrot, Broccoli, Apple, Balsamic and a few sprinkles of Walnuts.  Voila