Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Brown Butter Sauce

Roasted delicata squash kicked up a notch with a mouthwatering maple brown butter sauce and toasted pepitas. A wonderful vegetarian side dish perfect for weeknight meals or holiday feasts. 

I had a small delicata squash, so I made a roasted delicata squash with maple brown butter sauce recipe I bookmarked a long time ago from The Zestful Kitchen. I adapted the cooking method and portion size. I loved how quick and easy this recipe was to make, and it disappeared quickly, which is always a good sign. This easy roasted squash side dish recipe was a hit, and we thought it paired nicely with turkey roulade, Duchess baked potatoes, green beans, buttery stuffing, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls.

Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Brown Butter Sauce

Delicata Squash:

• 1 delicata squash
• 1½ tsp olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Maple Brown Butter Sauce:

• 1½ tbsp butter
• 1 small clove of garlic, minced
• ½ tbsp real maple syrup
• ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ tsp coriander
• 2 tbsp toasted pepitas **Pumpkin seeds
• 1` tbsp fresh parsley, chopped=

How to Make Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Brown Butter Sauce:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Cut the delicata squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, then slice into ½-inch thick slices.

Place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Gently toss to evenly coat each slice thoroughly.

Lay them flat on a baking sheet.

Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, rotating the tray halfway through.

Make the sauce when the squash has 5 minutes left by melting the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan, stirring often, until melted. It will start to bubble, foam, and separate, then will turn golden brown with a nutty aroma. Side Note: Watch the butter carefully while cooking because it can burn quickly & easily. 

Remove from the heat and immediately add the minced garlic and maple syrup, then stir; add the vinegar and stir until well combined. Add the coriander and garlic; stir well. Add toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Stir until well combined.

Transfer the delicata squash slices to a serving platter.

Drizzle the brown butter maple sauce over the squash. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Serve immediately and enjoy.