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Some years ago, I came across Delicata squash, and I didn't know you could eat the skin. With less prep for me, I had to do a roasted one-pan recipe using them. Veggies are super good for you, and roasting them brings out their flavor and sweetness. Come along and make my Roasted Delicata Squash and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe tonight.

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Ingredients

There are only four ingredients in this roasted vegetables recipe.

1 lb Delicata Squash
1 lb of Cherry Tomatoes
1 tablespoon Za'atar seasoning (affiliate - I used the one from Morton & Bassett, San Francisco (affiliate)
2 tablespoon Olive Oil (affiliate)

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Instructions

It is a pretty easy recipe to make. Roasted Delicata Squash and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe can be made during the weeknight rush on Meatless Mondays.

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and while waiting, start prepping the vegetables.

Clean the vegetables and cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and set aside.

Prep the baking sheets (affiliate) by adding a layer of parchment paper (affiliate) to help with a quick cleanup. You will only need one baking sheet (affiliate).

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Then open the delicata squash by cutting the top and bottom and cutting down the middle. Then, with a spoon, remove the seeds and trash them.

Cut the squash into ½ inch wide slices and then about 3-inch long pieces. Then set aside.

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Lay the squash pieces and the tomatoes on the lined baking sheet (affiliate)-season with Za'atar (affiliate) seasoning and olive oil (affiliate). Add salt and pepper if you want, or add them after the vegetables are cooked.

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Then, add the baking sheet (affiliate) to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Now, turn over and bake for another 10 minutes or until the delicata squash pieces are tender with a fork.

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And here is what the recipe looks like when it is finished cooking.

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Variations

Below are some variations you may want to make to give this recipe your own touch of flavor.

Spicy - add chili pepper flakes along with the other seasonings to the vegetables.
Meat - if you want, you can add thin cuts of chicken or turkey to make this a one-pot dinner recipe. Add additional seasoning to the meat.

Equipment

The basic cutting board (affiliate), Chef's knife (affiliate), baking sheet (affiliate), and parchment paper (affiliate) to line the baking sheet (affiliate) are the equipment you need. Oh, and of course, your oven. =)

Storage

This recipe is good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days after being cooked. These ingredients can not be frozen.

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Pairing

If you want to make this recipe as a side dish, check out these recipes that work well with this one.

Roasted Delicata Squash and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe Card

Author: Sabrina Quairoli
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Some years ago, I came across Delicata squash, and I didn't know you could eat the skin, YAY! Less prep for me, so I had to do a roasted one-pan recipe using them, right? Veggies are super good for you, and roasting them brings out the flavor and sweetness of the vegetables. Come along and make my Roasted Delicata Squash and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe tonight.

Ingredients

1 lb Delicata Squash

1 lb of Cherry Tomatoes

1 TBSP Za'atar seasoning - I used the one from Morton & Bassett, San Francisco

2 TBSP Olive Oil (affiliate)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and while waiting, start prepping the vegetables.

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

Prep the baking sheets (affiliate) by adding a layer of parchment paper (affiliate) to help with a quick cleanup. You will only need one baking sheet (affiliate).

Then open the delicata squash by cutting the top and bottom and cutting down the middle. Then, with a spoon, remove the seeds and trash them.

Cut the squash into ½ inch wide slices and then about 3-inch long pieces. Then set aside.

Lay the squash pieces and the tomatoes on the lined baking sheet. Season with Za'atar seasoning and olive oil (affiliate). Add salt and pepper if you want, or you can add it after the vegetables are cooked.

Then, add the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Now, turn over and bake for another 10 minutes or until the delicata squash pieces are tender with a fork.