Oats Free Ginger-Lime Roasted Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is one of fall's most underrated vegetables, and this roasted version brings out every bit of its natural sweetness with a bold, punchy glaze. Coconut aminos, fresh ginger, lime zest, and a pinch of turmeric come together to coat each ring in something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The high oven heat does the heavy lifting, caramelizing the edges until they're deeply golden and almost jammy while the centers stay tender and creamy. Because delicata skin is thin and edible, you get gorgeous little rings that hold the glaze beautifully without any peeling required. This is naturally free of grains and oats in every sense — no hidden fillers, no grain-based sauces, just whole ingredients you can actually read. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end brightens the whole dish and makes it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It works as a stunning side for a weeknight dinner or as a showstopper on a holiday table.
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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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