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    Plant-Based Monday: Delicata Squash

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    Hands up if you’ve ever used delicata squash before? This Plant-Based Monday we’re talking delicata squash because it seems to be the forgotten child of the winter squash family.

    Delicata squash is a round, cylinder shaped gourd that is yellow or cream colored with long, green stripes. The inside looks similar to other winter squashes with soft guts and seeds that can be removed. (Remember to keep those seeds for roasting to top on salads and other dishes!) The delicata squash is also known as the sweet potato squash, peanut squash, or Bohemian squash. It is a great source of vitamin A and vitamin C and also a good source of potassium, manganese, and fiber.

    Fun fact: Delicata squash is native to the Americas and was truly a hit around the 1920’s. You may not be familiar to it due to it’s disappearance from the limelight because of it’s disease susceptibility and shorter shelf life. These things make it difficult to transport the squash throughout the country. 

    Delicata squash is sweeter in taste, similar to sweet potato or corn. It has a soft, creamy texture and a sweet smell as well. It is the perfect addition to many recipes and also stands well on its own. Try it out in recipes like these:

    • Parmesan Herb Roasted Delicata Squash
    • Autumn Harvest Salad with Pomegranate
    • Delicata Squash Soup

    We love this veg as a side or in salads, bowls, and soups! Do you have any go-to delicata squash recipes? We’d love to hear them in the comments below!

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    1. COURTNEY says

      December 8, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      My CSA had a recipe with delicata carmelized in apple cider vinegar, honey, and some herbs and spices…I can’t find it but essentially you just put those ingrediants in a sauce pan and stew it til they broil down…love these other recipes!

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      • Wendy says

        December 9, 2017 at 6:49 pm

        That sounds divine! I was looking last week for some of it and it’s all gone out of season here :/

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