savory delicata squash rings

Name: Savory Delicata Squash Rings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium delicata squash; - olive oil; - Kosher salt; - black pepper; 3 large shallots, minced and mixed with light oil; 1 tablespoon(s) dried thyme

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Jo Zimny

Ithaca, NY

Updated on Dec 26, 2023

I find some squash is hard to peel, but this recipe dispenses with that step. Just cook the rings with the peel on. It's very soft once cooked.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you have never tried delicata squash, this recipe is your sign to try it. Being slightly buttery and sweet, it is similar to butternut squash but much lighter and less dense. In the cooking process, the delicata squash slightly caramelizes. You can eat the skin, but it easily peels off once cooked. A simple side dish when winter squash is in season.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 25 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Roast

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 medium delicata squash
- olive oil
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
3 large shallots, minced and mixed with light oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme

How To Make savory delicata squash rings

Test Kitchen Tips

Make sure not to cut the shallots too small, or they will burn during the roasting process.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400'F.

Step 2

Cut the ends off the squash. Then, using a fillet knife, clean out the insides of the squash. Remove the stringy parts and the seeds.
Step 3

Then cut them into 1/2" pieces. Try to be consistent. The rings will cook much better if they are the same size. If all the insides don't come out when you're using the knife, you can clean the rest out once they are cut in rings.
Step 4

Put the rings in a large bowl and pour a good portion of olive oil on them; toss to coat.
Step 5

Add the salt, pepper, shallot, and thyme; toss again.
Step 6

Get yourself a large oven tray with sides and oil it using one of the squash rings (this works really well). Use the oil from the bowl, then put the rings on on the tray in one layer.
Step 7

Put in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. If you want, flip the rings over 1/2 way through the cooking process to ensure even browning. Serve along with rice or meat.
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