Fall

29 Best Delicata Squash Recipes

These simple dishes prove that the humble delicata is the best squash of the season.

September 30, 2020

Roasted acorn squash slices with garlic and thyme in oval baking dish.

Every year around this time, we find ourselves searching for the best delicata squash recipes. Roasting a squash (or six) is a yearly rite of passage that gets us reacquainted with fall cooking. And while we love all winter squash, delicata is arguably the best. Its flesh is quick-cooking and its skin is thin (and edible!), which means it's perfect for weeknight dinners and fuss-free holiday sides. Here, we've collected some of our favorite delicata squash recipes, including spicy grain bowls, hearty casseroles, and rich, creamy pastas.

Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
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Maple-Roasted Delicata Squash
Delicata squash and red onions roast with olive oil and maple syrup, which enhances their sweetness and helps them caramelize to golden-brown perfection.
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Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez
2/29
Warm Winter Vegetable Salad With Halloumi
In this salad, delicata squash, cabbage, and red onion get tossed in a garlicky dressing before roasting with pita bread and chunks of cheese. The best part? All you need is one bowl and a sheet pan to make it.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
3/29
Roasted Sweet Potato and Delicata Squash With Cranberry Agrodolce
Looking for delicata squash recipes for Thanksgiving? This one's a winner, thanks to the sweet-and-sour cranberry sauce that's drizzled over the roasted squash and sweet potatoes. (But no one's stopping you from spooning it over turkey, too.)
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
4/29
Black Lentil and Harissa-Roasted Veggie Bowl
Harissa plays double duty in this bowl, acting as a marinade for the sweet potatoes and as a dressing for the lentils. But psssst! It's even better with delicata squash instead of sweet potatoes.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Jennifer Ophir
5/29
Autumn Kale Salad
The orange-colored squash and sweet golden raisins are a beautiful contrast to the dark, earthy kale and roasted garlic dressing. We like to think of this salad as fall in a bowl.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
6/29
Cheesy Delicata Squash and Kale Casserole
This recipe is simple: Thinly slice squash and kale (and layer it with plenty of ricotta cheese) to make a hearty lasagna-like casserole that's perfect for winter.
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Photo by Marcus Nilsson
7/29
Cast-Iron Roast Chicken With Winter Squash, Red Onions, and Pancetta
We highly recommend throwing some veggies around your chicken as it roasts. The sizzling schmaltz is perfect for cooking squash and onions—and imparting them with tons of flavor.
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Photo by Kate Schwager
8/29
Miso-Harissa Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts Salad
In this recipe, perfectly charred squash and Brussels sprouts get tossed in a spicy miso-harissa dressing. Toasted nuts and herbs add texture and brightness.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
9/29
Grain Bowl With Spiced Squash, Mushrooms, and Curried Yogurt
We love the wintry combination of delicata squash, mushrooms, and onions in this grain bowl, but you can use any roasted vegetables you like. Just don't skip the curried yogurt.
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Photo by Alex Lau
10/29
Winter Squash Frittata
In this frittata, the eggs cook over a low flame as the curds get folded over themselves again (and again), creating soft layers before finishing in the oven. A simple aioli balances the frittata's sweet flavors.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
11/29
Ancho Chile Pork Tenderloin With Brussels Sprouts and Squash
You'll use a sweet and zesty spice blend to flavor both the pork and the roasted vegetables in this sheet-pan dinner. Serve it over a bed of citrusy sour cream to bring everything together.
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Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz
12/29
Slow-Cooked Winter Squash With Sage and Thyme
This is the ultimate hands-off dish. Simply douse the squash in lots of oil with sage and thyme, then roast it low and slow (and let your oven do all of the work).
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Photo by David Malosh, Prop Styling by Cindy DiPrima, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
13/29
Squash au Vin
Give your winter squash the coq au vin treatment. The layers of flavor from crispy mushrooms, wine, and miso give the classic a run for its money.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
14/29
Sheet-Pan Roasted Squash and Feta Salad
Charred delicata squash roasts with chunks of country bread and feta before being tossed in an herby dressing with torn pieces of radicchio. This just might become your favorite salad of fall.
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