Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Brown Butter Sauce
Servings 4
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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. Quickly stir in the minced garlic and maple syrup. 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.