Artificial Flavors Free Ginger-Lime Roasted Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is one of fall and winter's best-kept secrets — its thin, edible skin means no peeling, and those pretty golden rings caramelize beautifully in a hot oven. The glaze here is built entirely from real, whole ingredients: coconut oil, coconut aminos, fresh lime juice and zest, hand-grated ginger, and a pinch of turmeric for warmth and color. Every single flavor comes from an actual ingredient you can see and smell, with zero synthetic additives or mystery "natural flavor" blends hiding in the mix. That matters more than it sounds, because bottled sauces and spice packets are some of the sneakiest places artificial flavors tend to show up. Roasting at 425°F does the heavy lifting, turning the glaze into a sticky, deeply golden coating with edges that border on crispy. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end keeps everything bright and lively. It's the kind of side dish that looks impressive on a platter but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen.
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4 servings
- 2 medium delicata squash (about 1 ½ lb total)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Trim the ends off each delicata squash, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rings. Use a small spoon or your fingers to pop out the seeds and stringy pulp from each ring.
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