Roast Delicata Squash with Honey Lemon Brown Butter Sauce

Squash season abounds in my garden. My new go-to squash is delicata, prized for its ease of preparation. The delicate skin is edible, so peeling this squash is unnecessary. This recipe comes together in about thirty minutes and is a great side dish for roast meat or poultry. The nutty sweetness of the sauce enhances the creaminess of the squash.

4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 delicata squash (about 1 pound) seeded, cut into half, seeded, ¼ inch slices

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ cup butter

½ tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons fresh lemon  juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss the squash in the olive oil and place on a Silpat mat or parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with the salt and paprika on all sides—roast until tender, about twenty to twenty-five minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a sauté pan until it foams and browns for about five minutes. Then, carefully add the honey and lemon juice. When blended, remove from the heat.

Place the squash slices on a platter. Drizzle with the brown butter sauce and, scatter the lemon zest and mint about.

Roast Delicata Squash with Honey Lemon Brown Butter Sauce

Roast Delicata Squash with Honey Lemon Brown Butter Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
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Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Squash season abounds in my garden. My new go-to squash is delicata, prized for its ease of preparation. The delicate skin is edible, so peeling this squash is unnecessary. This recipe comes together in about thirty minutes and is a great side dish for roast meat or poultry. The nutty sweetness of the sauce enhances the creaminess of the squash.

Ingredients

  • 2 delicata squash (about 1 pound) seeded, cut into half, seeded, ¼ inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss the squash in the olive oil and place on a Silpat mat or parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with the salt and paprika on all sides—roast until tender, about twenty to twenty-five minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a sauté pan until it foams and browns for about five minutes. Then, carefully add the honey and lemon juice. When blended, remove from the heat.
  3. Place the squash slices on a platter. Drizzle with the brown butter sauce and, scatter the lemon zest and mint about.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

254

Fat (grams)

19 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

8 g

Carbs (grams)

23 g

Fiber (grams)

4 g

Net carbs

19 g

Sugar (grams)

7 g

Protein (grams)

3 g

Sodium (milligrams)

247 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

31 mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

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