Sweet brown sugar like flavor, creamy smooth texture, delicata is high in beta-carotene and vitamin C, relatively low in calories. Skin is thin and edible.
Baked: cut in half the long way, bake face down at 375°F until soft (about 30min), serve with butter as “squash boats”.
Stuffed: with sautèed leeks and quinoa, or spiced beef, for example. One squash makes a great dinner for two!
Roasted: Cut each delicata half into 1/2 inch segments, creating moon-shaped pieces, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on metal pan at 425°F for 25-30min, until fle