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Blistered Edamame with Rosemary and Garlic (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Blistered Edamame with Rosemary and Garlic (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

This Blistered Edamame with Rosemary and Garlic is inspired by a restaurant local to my house that serves the most delicious sautéed edamame. The first time I ate it, I knew I had to recreate it and I also knew just how easy it would be. Happily, I was right.

Chili Caramel Brussels Sprouts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Chili Caramel Brussels Sprouts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free)

My Chili Caramel Brussels Sprouts are an adventure in flavor, featuring a stunning umami glaze and picture perfect caramelization that makes me want to stand over the stovetop and finish them all by myself.

Roasted Delicata Squash with Cinnamon Maple Butter

Roasted Delicata Squash with Cinnamon Maple Butter

I love Delicata Squash for its cute scalloped edges and its vibrant orange color, but I especially love it for its buttery texture and sweet, nutty flavor. Delicata squash are smaller than other varieties such as spaghetti squash or your traditional pumpkin, and subsequently a recipe will require two or three of them in order to replace one larger-sized option. But, compared to its larger relatives, Delicata is a breeze to slice and is an excellent choice for roasting because it cooks up tender yet holds its shape nicely. It’s a great addition to fall salads, but one of my favorite ways to serve it is this Roasted Delicata Squash with Cinnamon Maple Butter. It makes for a healthy addition to any Thanksgiving spread and the kids are sure to devour it! 

Watch Me Make My Roasted Delicata Squash With Cinnamon Maple Butter

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How To Make My Roasted Delicata Squash With Cinnamon Maple Butter

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet and prepare your squash: Using a heavy chef’s knife, cut each squash into one inch wide rings. Scoop out the seeds and strings and place on the baking sheet.

Step 2. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to the melted butter and whisk to combine.

Step 3. Toss Squash with the maple cinnamon butter and salt.

Step 4. Place the squash in the oven and bake until tender, about 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through. 

Step 5. Sprinkle with flaky salt on top before serving and serve it hot.

Step 6. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

  • A Butternut Squash is a great alternative to Delicata
  • Substitute maple syrup for honey or brown sugar
  • If cinnamon is not your style, experiment with allspice or nutmeg
  • Don’t worry about peeling the squash, you can eat the Delicata skin!

This Roasted Delicata Squash With Cinnamon Maple Butter is special because:

It is fast, easy and delicious!

It’s the perfect vegetarian, gluten free and refined sugar free addition to any holiday spread

Delicata squash is much easier to slice than other larger varieties

The oven does all the work and the kids will love how sweet and tender it is!

More Squash Season Recipes:

Fall Roasted Vegetable Salad

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Hasselback Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Butter, Red Chile and Pumpkin Seeds (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Squash Pasta with Sage Lemon Butter

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Kathleen Ashmore holding a platter of her cinnamon maple butter delicata squash

Roasted Delicata Squash with Cinnamon Maple Butter (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free)

The perfect addition to your thanksgiving spread, and a great way to get your kids to try squash!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium delicata squash
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Flaky sea salt for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a heavy chef’s knife, carefully cut each squash into one inch wide rings.  Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and strings.  Place onto the baking sheet.
  • Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
  • Toss with the maple cinnamon butter and salt.
  • Place the squash in the oven and bake until tender, about 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through. The squash should be lightly browned and just tender, don’t overcook or it will become mushy (we don’t want that!)
  • Sprinkle with flaky salt on top before serving and then serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3388IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cinnamon, Holiday, squash, thanksgiving
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Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Almond Dressing (Vegetarian)

Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Almond Dressing (Vegetarian)

Here we are with a Hungry Lady Salad for those days when you feel like you should eat a salad but really want a big plate of pasta.   Have both! This dish is so easy to throw together, and takes 15 minutes from start to…

Pesto White Bean Salad with Garlic Croutons (Vegetarian)

Pesto White Bean Salad with Garlic Croutons (Vegetarian)

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Hasselback Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Butter, Red Chile, + Pumpkin Seeds                   (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Hasselback Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Butter, Red Chile, + Pumpkin Seeds (Vegan, Gluten Free)

If you’ve been here for a while, you know that I don’t tend to go heavy on the Thanksgiving food posts.  This is not because I don’t love Thanksgiving, I do.  

It is because, of all the holidays, I find Thanksgiving to be the one where most of us like to stick to tradition.  Therefore, I post recipes like this Hasselback Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Butter, Red Chile, and Pumpkin Seeds where I show you how to think of classic foods in a new way.

Most of us are familiar with butternut squash, particularly in soup or mashed into a puree.  Here are some reasons why I love this take on butternut squash for Thanksgiving, or any fall dinner.

  1. It’s quite beautiful.  The hasselback cuts make for a lovely presentation that looks more impressive than it is complicated to make.
  2. It is so flavorful, and I find many butternut squash sides to be a bit bland.  The maple syrup, butter, sage, and chile add a lot of depth and a bit of crunch to the humble squash.
  3. It’s easy!  The most intimidating part for some is making the cuts, but I have a tip to use chopsticks or spoons on the outsides of the squash when cutting to keep your knife from going all the way through.  I promise, it’s easy once you get the hang of it!
butternut squash

what else can i use?

  • This method can also be used for acorn squash, just lower the cooking time a bit.
  • The chiles don’t add a ton of spice, just a subtle hint, but feel free to leave them out.
  • Feel free to swap in honey or brown sugar for the maple syrup in the butter.
  • No fresh sage?  You can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage, or fresh rosemary or thyme

If you want more inspiration for delicious Thanksgiving sides, make sure to check out these recipes here as well!

butternut squash

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butternut squash

Hasselback Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Butter, Red Chile, + Pumpkin Seeds

An updated take on a classic Thanksgiving side, this Hasselback Butternut Squash is easy to prepare and a beautiful addition to your holiday table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Plant Based, Sides, Veggies
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 286 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
  • 2 red chiles, seeds removed and sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 Degrees F.
  • Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a large spoon.
  • Using a peeler, remove the skin and rub with 2 Tbsp of the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Place in a baking dish, cut side down, and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the butter by combining butter, maple syrup, sage, vinegar, and one red chile in a small saucepan.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens a bit, and remove from heat.
  • When squash is out of the oven, lay the halves on a cutting board, cut side down, and make inch wide cuts all the way down the squash, cutting almost all the way through but not completely. You can lay chopsticks on the outside of each squash half to help stop the knife from cutting to the board.
  • Return squash to the baking dish and brush with the reserved maple butter, making sure to get it in the slices.
  • Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Remove squash, brush with maple butter in the roasting pan, and nestle the chiles under the squash if they are starting to get too dark.
  • Roast for another 15-20 minutes under tender throughout.
  • When cool enough to handle, transfer to a serving plate, brush any remaining maple butter on the squash and top with remaining red chile and pumpkin seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 498mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 13638IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
Keyword butternut squash, sides, thanksgiving
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3 Ingredient Miso Butter Sweet Potatoes (Vegetarian)

3 Ingredient Miso Butter Sweet Potatoes (Vegetarian)

I know you’re reading this because the idea of using three ingredients to make a delicious dish is appealing to you.  I don’t blame you, it’s appealing to me too. Unfortunately, many dishes marketed this way feel forced, and even incomplete.  Not so here.  I…