Vegetable Squash Winter Squash Delicata Squash Garlic-Butter Delicata Squash 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews With its naturally sweet, creamy flesh and tender skin, delicata squash makes an effortless yet impressive side dish. Scoring the squash helps the garlicky olive oil seep in as it roasts, giving every bite flavor from the inside out. Easy enough for weeknights but elegant enough for holiday meals, this dish is sure to win over everyone at the table. By Isabelle Easter Isabelle Easter Isabelle Easter is the Test Kitchen Fellow for People Inc.’s 2025-2026 fellowship program. She has been passionate about all things food-related from a young age, enjoying participating in bake sales and contributing to family dinners. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 2, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Sesame-Free Low-Carb Weight Loss Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This easy vegetable side captures all the flavors of garlic bread. Delicata squash contains vitamins A and C to support eye and immune health. The squash roasts on one sheet pan for minimal cleanup. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 medium delicata squash (1½ pounds each) trimmed, halved lengthwise and seeded 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium cloves garlic, grated (about 1 teaspoon), divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon chopped fresh soft herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley and chives ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Score cut sides of squash halves in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about ¼ inch deep. Place cut-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Combine 1½ tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon garlic and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Brush the squash all over with the oil mixture, then place cut-side down on the baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Flip the squash cut-side up. Increase oven temperature to broil and broil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Meanwhile, stir together the softened butter, 1 tablespoon herbs, ½ teaspoon salt and the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic in a small bowl. Brush the hot squash with the garlic-butter mixture; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. EatingWell.com, October 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 151 Calories 12g Fat 11g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 squash half Calories 151 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 3g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 18mg 6% Vitamin A 325µg Vitamin C 10mg 11% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 8% Folate 22µg Vitamin K 13µg Sodium 322mg 14% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 19mg 5% Potassium 277mg 6% Zinc 0mg 4% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.