These easy delicata squash recipes make the most of the season’s best squash with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
If you love seasonal squashes, check out my roundups for spaghetti, butternut, and acorn squash recipes. Each brings distinct textures and flavors to inspire your fall cooking.
Delicata squash is a fall favorite for its sweet flavor and tender texture. Its thin, edible skin makes it easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight meals and special occasions. No peeling is required, making it a quick choice for seasonal dishes.
Learn about the best delicata squash dishes that make the most of its uses—whether you are roasting, stuffing, or adding it to salads. Its mild flavor pairs well with bold spices, savory meats, and sweet touches like maple syrup. Ideal for soups, stews, sides, or a quick lunch, these recipes with delicata squash offer various ways to cook delicata squash.
This collection includes 25 delicious delicata squash recipes, from simple sides to creative main dishes. These easy and flavorful ideas are perfect for lunches, dinners, or seasonal snacks and celebrate the best of fall.
Oven Roasted Delicata Squash
This oven-roasted delicata squash recipe is simply flavorful. The squash is sliced into rounds or half-moons, then coated with olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for a sweet, caramelized finish. After baking at 400°F for about 30-35 minutes, the squash becomes tender and golden. Optional melted butter adds richness, while pepitas offer a crunchy garnish. You can easily make this dish vegan by skipping the butter. It's also adaptable to other types of squash like butternut or acorn.
Roasted Delicata Squash Pasta
Roasted delicata squash pasta is an easy, comforting meal. Roast the squash and onions with olive oil and seasoning, cook the pasta, and mix everything with a quick garlic-sage butter sauce. It’s creamy and satisfying, and you can use gluten-free pasta if needed. Perfect for a laid-back dinner!
Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing
This roasted delicata squash salad is easy and nourishing. Roast the squash, beans, and onion, then mix with kale and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with a tahini-lemon dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. It’s a great choice for a filling lunch or as a side dish at your next busy weeknight dinner.
Sauteed Delicata Squash with Sage Leaves
Sautéed delicata squash with sage is an easy, straightforward recipe. Cut the squash into half-moons and cook in butter until golden and tender. Season with salt and pepper, then add crispy sage leaves for extra flavor. This dish is simple to prepare and can be made vegan by using olive oil instead of butter. Leftovers keep well in the fridge and can be reheated on the stovetop for best results.
Chicken and Delicata Squash Curry
A flavorful curry with diced chicken, delicata squash, chickpeas, and bell pepper in a creamy coconut milk sauce. Spiced with curry powder, turmeric, and green curry paste, this dish simmers to a rich, slightly thickened sauce. It’s perfect served with rice and naan and can be adjusted to your desired thickness.
Roasted Delicata Squash, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Pizza
Sweet and savory pizza made of delicata squash, prosciutto, and goat cheese.
The recipe’s use of a cast iron skillet helps get a crispy crust, but you can use a baking sheet if that’s what you have. The blend of garlic, shallots, and fresh thyme makes for a deliciously seasoned pizza.
Delicata Squash Tacos with Black Beans
Delicata Squash Tacos with Black Beans are some of the best delicata squash recipes you can try. They’re made with roasted squash and black beans, and topped with goat cheese and cilantro, making a quick and tasty meal in 30 minutes.
Crispy Delicata Squash Rings
Crispy Delicata Squash Rings are a tasty and easy-to-make appetizer, coated in a spiced breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden. Serve them with a homemade smoky ranch dip for a delicious treat.
Roasted Delicata Squash and Broccolini with Romesco Sauce
This roasted delicata squash and broccolini is fantastic! The squash gets perfectly caramelized, and the broccolini turns out just right. With Romesco sauce and crunchy almonds on top, it’s not only delicious but also looks amazing on the plate.
The Best Delicata Squash Soup
This delicata squash soup is easy to make and really satisfying. Roasting the squash makes it nice and sweet, and blending it with coconut milk makes it creamy. Just a bit of lemon juice at the end brightens it up—simple, tasty, and perfect for a chilly day.
Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin
This dish is the kind of recipe with delicata squash that makes you feel right at home. It starts with roasting delicata squash until it’s just tender, then mixes it with savory turkey sausage, onions, and green peppers. All of this gets topped with melted mozzarella cheese and baked until it’s bubbly and golden. It’s easy to make and perfect for a comforting dinner after a busy day. Enjoy it hot, and let it bring a bit of warmth to your evening.
Delicata Squash Cavatelli
Enjoy a warm and delicious dish with cavatelli pasta and delicata squash. The squash adds a subtle sweetness that enhances the pasta. It’s easy to make and perfect for dinner.
Savory Stuffed Delicata Squash with Ground Beef and Cailiflower Rice
If comforting and satisfying are what you are looking for, this stuffed delicata squash is the answer. Easy to make and filled to the brim with your favorite savory ingredients like ground beef, cauliflower rice, onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
Wild Rice Stuffed Delicata Squash with Cranberries & Pecans
Stuffed delicata squash with wild rice, cranberries, and pecans makes the Fall season sweeter and delicious. Enjoy the spirit of Fall in this wonderful dish.
Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash With Kale
Any stuffed squash recipes I've tried are all filling and comforting. Just like this recipe. Quinoa and kale make a great stuffing for delicata squash. Hearty, and tasty, and the family loves it.
Creamy Kale and Mushroom Stuffed Delicata Squash
Relish a creamy, flavorful filling of kale and mushrooms inside delicata squash. This dish is simple to make and perfect for a hearty dinner. It's both comforting and nutritious.
Parmesan Crusted Delicata Squash
Savor delicata squash with a crispy Parmesan crust. This recipe adds a crispy, cheesy layer to tender squash. If you like something easy and flavorful, this is it for you.
Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey Butter and Pistachios
My favorite roasted squash! This is an outstanding side dish or add-on to any meal. It's sweet and crunchy because of honey butter and pistachios. You will love it!
Spicy Roasted Delicata Squash with Lime & Cilantro
Spicy roasted delicata squash is brightened up with lime and cilantro. It's zesty and tasty, ideal for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.
Couscous and Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Pomegranate
This salad is a complete meal that is filling and at the same time nutritious. Enjoy the rich flavors of Fall ingredients in one delicious plate.
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