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Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash

Published: Oct 17, 2015 · Modified: Mar 6, 2025 by Marisa Moore·

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Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash

This easy delicata squash recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and a hot oven. With all of the flavors and colors of fall, this Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash recipe will be ready in no time!

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Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe on MarisaMoore.com

Last fall, I cooked with delicata squash for the first time and fell in love. I adore the color, the sweet flavor, and smooth texture. I especially like that it’s one of the easiest winter squashes to prepare. It’s easy-ish to cut into and you can actually eat the skin.

How to slice delicata squash

Watch the video below to see how I cut delicata squash with ease.

Start by selecting a firm, stable cutting board. Slicing off the root and tip ends. Slice lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. And slice the squash in even pieces for the lovely half moon shapes.

Unlike harder squashes like butternut or spaghetti types, this one doesn’t require any microwaving or baking to soften the fruit.

Best way to cook delicata squash

Roasting brings out the sweet flavor and frees up the squash to be served as “fries” or sliced to enjoy over a salad or as a quick side dish.

You can also puree the delicata squash into for a silky smooth, slightly sweet soup.

Roasting is a solid way to cook it, but this air fryer delicata squash is another quick and easy way to cook winter squash. They cook up a little like fries and can be seasoned in many different ways – like the garlic and parmesan flavor in the recipe above.

Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash

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Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe on MarisaMoore.com

Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash

Marisa Moore, RDN
This easy delicata squash recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and a hot oven. With all  the flavors and colors of fall, this Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash recipe is ready in no time!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium delicata squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Coarse salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash, slice and scoop the seeds from the delicata squash.
    How to Clean Delicata Squash marisamoore.com
  • Cut the halves into 1-inch strips. Add the cut squash to a sheet pan leaving plenty of space between the pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the shallots, rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
    Cut Delicata Squash on marisamoore.com
  • Roast about 20 minutes, turning once.
  • Enjoy warm as a side dish or chop into bite size pieces to enjoy over kale or other greens with your favorite vinaigrette for a sweet and savory fall salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal
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  1. Amanda

    September 17, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    Ohhh, this looks like the perfect recipe to get into the fall spirit. I love squash, and the addition of rosemary sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  2. Pam Greer

    September 17, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    I love delicata squash to for all the same reasons as you! So easy to cook and cut! I love how simple this recipe is, easy for a weeknight side dish!

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    • Marisa

      September 17, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      Yes. It’s the perfect fall weeknight side dish!

      Reply
  3. Marc @ NoRecipes

    September 17, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried cooking with delicata squash before is it a bit like butternut? This looks great and I love how the way the ribs look when the squash is sliced.

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    • Marisa

      September 17, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      I think the flavor is milder than butternut but I love that you don’t have to peel it! Both are delicious, but butternut squash is a lot more work to get into 🙂

      Reply
  4. Heidy L. McCallum

    September 17, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    I love roasted squash and this recipe will definitely be a must make ASAP. I love the ingredient list and how your photos scream “deliciously prepared” Thank goodness I have found a site with a registered dietician that I can count on to help me with healthy food that is fabulous.
    Awesome blog!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      September 17, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks, Heidy! This recipe is old… before I started blogging “seriously” but the recipe is one of my favorites. I hope you find the blog to be helpful. Thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Jacque Hastert

    September 17, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    What a great way to enjoy squash. I bet I could get the kiddos to eat it this way 🙂

    Reply
    • Marisa

      September 17, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      I’m sure. Delicata is so sweet and fun to eat too!

      Reply
  6. Katie

    November 25, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Sounds delicious! I’ve been calling all over Atlanta trying to find delicata squash with no luck. Where did you find it?

    Reply
    • Marisa

      November 25, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Katie! I made this recipe a couple months ago but usually find Delicata squash at Publix or Whole Foods pretty easily. I love the delicata because it’s easiest to handle but you can apply the recipe to butternut or acorn squash too.

      Reply

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