Maple Roasted Delicata Squash with Goat Cheese
Discover the warmth of autumn with this enchanting Maple Roasted Delicata Squash with Goat Cheese. This dish features the natural sweetness of delicata squash, perfectly caramelized and complemented by tangy goat cheese and fresh thyme. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it is an elegant side dish for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner that will impress even the most discerning palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium delicata squash (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the delicata squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and slice into half-moon shapes about 1 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash slices with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme until well-coated.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle goat cheese over the hot squash, and return to bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese softens.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider topping your dish with chopped nuts or dried cranberries. You can easily swap goat cheese for feta or blue cheese according to your taste preference. To make it vegan, replace goat cheese with vegan cheese alternatives and use agave nectar instead of maple syrup.