The delicate, edible skin of delicata squash is what gives it its name. Simply cut it open and remove the seeds to prepare. Slices that are half an inch thick cook rapidly, and the flavor is improved by the wonderful caramelization.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 20 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 large delicata squash
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Wash and dry each squash and place on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice off the stem end and slice each squash in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and membranes. Slice across each squash half to create 1/2-inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Combine melted butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir to combine, and pour over squash pieces. Stir squash in the butter mixture until coated.
- Place squash pieces directly on the preheated grill grates and grill 4 to 5 minutes, per side. Move squash away from flare-ups. When grill marks appear and squash is fork-tender, remove from heat and place in a mixing bowl.
- Pour maple syrup over the squash pieces and stir to coat. Place on a serving dish and garnish with feta cheese crumbles, if desired.
- I used delicata squash that were about 8 inches long for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 226 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 33 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Sodium | 238 mg |
| Sugars | 15 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |