Three Ingredient Holiday Recipe: Roasted Delicata Squash
The holiday season is here and I love it! Fun times with family and friends, delicious dinners, games and more! This year I am making a recipe from my latest Fit over 50 magazine for all my gatherings: Simple, healthy and so delicious!
This latest issue has so many recipe and nutrition ideas for the fall and winter. Want to start the morning off right and keep going strong, all day long? I have recipes for energizing breakfasts, guilt-free treats, and high-protein snacks, to keep you boosted and moving! Looking for cozy ideas to help make the longer evenings a little more uplifting? Try my delicious dinners and comforting soups and sides. Recipes that use seasonal ingredients and are made to be healthy but oh so yummy! Comfort food at its best!
The recipes are perfect for when hosting overnight guests (try the Ham and Gruyere Omelet and Pumpkin Protein Smoothie for breakfast!), need a quick and simple lunch (Vegetarian Chili and salad are always a hit!), or you need an easy side dish to bring to other people’s homes… I have you covered!
Plus nutrition insight like foods that can heal your gut and the four nutrients that can help you beat menopausal weight gain - and more! Available on newsstands and online right now, don’t miss out on this amazing issue chock full of health, wellness and lifestyle advice for women over 50! It’s a perfect stocking stuffer!
Here is my healthy yet oh-so-mouthwatering side dish for holiday tables this year. It is simple to make, takes only 30 minutes and has only three ingredients - and people rave about it! It truly is a healthy yet decadent tasting side that fits right in with the rest of the yummy sides, but offers up a good amount of fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants and potassium! My tip for choosing a Delicata Squash is to look for a yellow color that is creamy, with green or orange stripes. You want one that feels hefty, and try to choose one that is about the same size so when you cut it the pieces are even.
You can customize this dish by adding a sprinkle of roasted walnuts, a drizzle of balsamic reduction, or simply enjoy on its own!
Roasted Delicata Squash
Courtesy of Denise Austin’s Fit Over 50!
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 Delicata Squash, halved lengthwise and seeded, cut into ½-inch pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat and arrange on the sheet so that pieces are not touching.
2. Roast until squash is golden brown on all sides, about 25 to 30 minutes.