07 Nov Produce Spotlight: Delicata Squash

While the world turns to the Pumpkin and Butternut Squash to fulfill it’s fall comfort needs, we offer a lesser-known alternative. The Delicata Squash looks like decor, and perhaps doesn’t reach the kitchen as often as it’s more traditional cousins, but theres good reason to try it!

It’s considered a summertime squash, but you’ll still find it on the shelves into late fall. It shares some similarities with Zucchini and Summer Squash in that it’s skin is thin enough to be eaten our peeled with a vegetable peeler.

Delicata squash has a similar flavor profile to Sweet Corn, and some say it’s similar to Pumpkin Pie. The texture is similar to Butternut, and some say it’s even creamier!

Here’s how to make quick work of preparing it:

•Pre-heat oven to 425 Degrees

•Clean the squash by running under warm water and scrubbing gently with your hands.

•Cut end pieces off, then slice the whole squash in half, lengthwise

•Scoop out seeds with a spoon

•Drizzle olive oil on bottom of baking sheet

•Place squash halves face down on the baking sheet

•Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake 10 minutes more, or until skin can be pierced by a fork

•Salt if desired, then enjoy!