Stuffed Delicata Squash

How lucky are we, that Cornell University bred a version of delicata squash that was more resistant to squash diseases? These small, creamy squashes can be baked, steamed, roasted or stuffed. They hit the stands each year in the fall and early winter, just in time for savory, comforting dishes.

Making stuffed delicata squash is easy. You don’t have to worry about peeling the skin since the skin is edible (and tasty). Just cut the squash in half, prepare your stuffing, and pop them in the oven for ~23 minutes at 425°. When we eat stuffed delicata squash, we don’t worry about making anything else. They are filling, nutritious and perfect for families who have different allergies to consider. This recipe is vegan and gluten free!

The Delicata Squash Plant

Peanut squash, sweet potato squash, bohemian squash, delicata squash – no matter what you call it we can all agree that it’s delicious. This butter-colored, pin striped squash is grown throughout the summer and harvested in the fall. It’s actually in the same family as yellow summer squash and zucchini.

Delicata Squash Nutrition Facts

A cup of delicata squash is about 80 calories. It is low fat, cholesterol free, and has very little sodium. About 80% of the calories in delicata squash come from complex carbohydrates. This tiny squash is high in fiber, which means it will keep you full for a long time. In short, delicata squash is a win, win, win.

Can you Eat Delicata Squash Skin?

Yes! Delicata Squash has its name for a reason. The skin is thinner than the skin on other popular squashes. The skin on this tender squash roasts wonderfully and can be eaten right along with the rest of the squash.

Where to Buy Delicata Squash

Delicata Squash is grown in the summer and harvested in the fall. This means you will be able to get your hands on this precious squash in the fall and winter. Your best bet to find Delicata Squash is visiting your local health foods store. Try Whole Foods, Trader Joes or Vitamin Cottage.

Vegetarian Stuffed Delicata Squash

Our stuffed delicata squash recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten free. Plus, it only takes 45 minutes to make. This is the perfect healthy meal for a weeknight. My husband described it as “A Thanksgiving meal with none of the work and all of the flavor”.

Why this recipe works:

• Spices and seasonings: sage, brown sugar and apple are a match made in heaven. The chickpeas carry these flavors wonderfully to create a dish that is warming.
• It’s filling: delicata squash packs a ton of fiber, combine that with hearty chickpeas and you’ve got a healthy meal that will keep you fueled and full for hours.
• Texture: creamy and tender delicata squash plays wonderfully with a bit of bite from the chickpeas and pops of crunch from the apples.

Stuffed Delicata Squash

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Tiffany Quillan Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

23

minutes

Calories

404

kcal

Total time

0

minutes

Sage, brown sugar and apples create the flavor profile for this perfect winter dish. Our stuffed delicata squash recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten free. Plus, it only takes 45 minutes to make.

Ingredients

• 3 whole 3 delicata squashes

• Stuffing

• 1 tablespoon 1 olive oil

• 1/2 1/2 white onion, chopped

• 1 can 1 chickpeas

• 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 coriander

• 2 tablespoons 2 sage (fresh, minced)

• 1 tablespoon 1 brown sugar

• 1 cup 1 honeycrisp apple, chopped (1 large or two small apples)

• 2 cloves 2 garlic, minced

• Cashew Crema

• 1/2 cup 1/2 cashews

• 1.5 tablespoons 1.5 lemon juice

• 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 salt

• 2 tablespoons 2 water

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Soak cashews in a glass of water. Cashews should be completely submerged.
• Place a large sauté pan over low heat. Add the olive oil and cook until shimmering, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and sauté. Once the onions begin to turn translucent add the chickpeas.
• Add the cumin, coriander, sage, and brown sugar. Stir well.
• Add the apple and garlic and stir. Let cook for about one more minute, then remove from heat.
• Cut the delicata squash in half lengthwise and place on a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and stuff the squash with the filling. Roast in the oven at 425° for 23 minutes.
• Drain the cashews. Add the soaked cashews, lemon juice, salt and water to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
• Remove stuffed squash from oven and top with cashew crema. Enjoy!

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