Roasted Delicata, Acorn, or Dumpling Squash (or any squash, really!)

With roasted squash, you can't go wrong. Our squash this year is FABULOUS, smooth and flavorful! Eating it is one of the easiest and nicest things you can do for yourself this week. Although the recipe below calls out Delicata, acorn, dumpling squash. this recipe can be the kick off to many a wintersquash recipe. 

Roasted Delicata, Acorn, or Dumpling Squash:INGREDIENTS

• Olive oil or oil of choice
• 1 or 2 squash
• salt, pepper to taste (you can add butter, honey, ginger, whatever you like really!)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut the Squash in half.
• Heat the oven to 350
• Cut the squash in half and coat it in oil, leaving the seeds in
• Place it, cut side down on a pan and put the pan in the oven
• Roast until fork tender (about 45 minutes)
• Flip the squash over, scoop out the seeds, add toppings or fillings (butter, honey, and salt for me - or - black beans and rice!)
• ENJOY!

Did you know that you can eat the seeds of any type of squash, not just pumpkins? If you are in the mood, try roasting those up too in the end! They are extremely nutritious and wildly delicious! Here is some information on how to enjoy squash seeds.