Zesty Roasted Delicata Squash

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2

Delicata Squash , trimmed, deseeded

sliced into 1-inch thick pieces

3 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

plus more for greasing

to taste

Kosher Salt

1

Large Shallot , peeled, thinly sliced

1/2

Jalapeño Pepper , minced

or more to taste

1

Lime , halved

1 bunch

Small Fresh Cilantro , roughly chopped

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Rub a small amount of olive oil over a rimmed sheetpan. Spread the Delicata Squash (2) onto the sheet pan, drizzle with the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) and season generously with Kosher Salt (to taste) .

Step 3

Arrange the slices into a single layer. Place pan in the oven on the middle rack and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, checking after 15 minutes.

Step 4

Roast until the underside of the squash slices are evenly browned, then stick the pan under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until the top is evenly golden. Remove the pan from the oven and set aside.

Step 5

Meanwhile, place the Shallot (1) and Jalapeño Pepper (1/2) in a small bowl. Juice half of the Lime (1/2) on top. Season with a pinch of Kosher Salt (to taste) . Let it macerate while the squash roasts.

Step 6

Arrange the squash slices on a platter. Scatter the macerated shallots and jalapeño over top. Scatter the Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch) over the top. Serve with the rest of the Lime (1/2) sliced into wedges on the side.