Baked Delicata Squash Pistachios (Printable Version)

Delicata squash rings roasted to tender perfection, finished with a sweet maple glaze and crunchy pistachios.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium delicata squash

→ Glaze & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
05 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Topping

07 - ¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash delicata squash, trim ends, slice into ½-inch rings, and scoop out seeds with a spoon.
03 - In a large bowl, toss squash rings with olive oil, maple syrup, sea salt, black pepper, and cinnamon until fully coated.
04 - Place squash rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until rings are golden and tender.
06 - Transfer to a platter, immediately sprinkle with chopped pistachios and parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for special diets
  • Quick to prepare and impressively flavorful
02 -
  • Delicata squash does not need to be peeled—the skin is edible and tender when roasted
  • Pistachios add protein and pleasant crunch, but can be substituted with other nuts
03 -
  • Toast the pistachios lightly before adding for even more crunch
  • Swap in pecans or walnuts if you prefer a different nut flavor
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