Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Ginger by Liz Rueven
Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Ginger by Liz Rueven

Delicata squash has lots going for it. Its manageable size, striped orange and green rind, and easily scooped seeds directs home cooks to easy sheet pan preparations. It’s so delicate (hence, its name) that it doesn’t even need to be peeled.

“What grows together goes together” is the case with Delicata squash and mild baby ginger, the pink and cream rhizome you’ll find in the same season. Like Delicata squash, it’s easy to peel and slice, yielding a mild, sweet, distinctive flavor with a hint of warming sharpness.

I’ve left out measurements for seasoning as it’s personal preference. Trust your instincts.

Liz Rueven @kosherlikeme

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Serves 4, Vegan

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Delicata squash (look for similarly sized squash) 
  • Olive oil 
  • Salt and pepper 
  • Curry powder 
  • Sliced baby ginger 
  • Golden garlic (dehydrated from EHSTO) or fresh cloves, minced 
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds (optional) 
  • Oregano (optional) 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Scrub squash well with a brush and pat dry. 
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt and pepper, curry powder, sliced ginger and minced garlic. Set aside. 
  4. With a very sharp knife, cut squash down the middle lengthwise. Try to slice so that the resulting halves are about equal. 
  5. Scoop out squash seeds.
  6. Place squash halves, cut side down on a cutting board and slice into half moons, trying to keep the slices approximately even (about ½ “ but no need to be fussy).
  7. Season half moons with olive oil mixture and arrange on a prepared sheet pan.
  8. Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and fork tender. Roast longer for crispier moons if that’s your preference. 
  9. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper. 
  10. Remove to a platter for serving. Top with pumpkin seeds and oregano leaves if you like.
  11. Note: I make extra and top salad greens and grains with these for as long as my supply lasts.

 

 

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