Since delicata squash doesn’t require peeling and has a milder flavor than other winter squash, I do occasionally cook with it. If you’ve never tried hot honey, I highly recommend it for roasted vegetables and meats of all kinds.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 35 mins |
| Additional Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr |
| Servings: | 4 |
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 delicata squash
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine honey, vinegar, red pepper flakes, thyme, smoked paprika, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature so flavors infuse, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scrub delicata squash and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch rings. Scoop out seeds from the center of each ring. Toss rings with olive oil and arrange on the baking sheet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Roast in the preheated oven, flipping halfway through, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Drizzle hot honey over squash.
- Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of honey. The actual amount consumed will vary.
- Please note differences in ingredient amounts and total time when following the magazine version of this recipe.
Reviews
It was better than I expected and the hot honey drizzle is great. However, even though I cut my squash as directed, 1/2” slices, 30 minutes is too long! I reduced oven temp to 400 after 10 minutes and only cooked 5 minutes after flipping each slice. A little overdone still. But good !!!
This is delicious, thank you, Laura! I mixed delicata with small sweet potato cubes and dressed with the sauce…outstanding!
I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will make the hot honey sauce again for other foods also . We all loved it.
Delicious!