Fresh maple syrup and soy sauce come together in perfect sweet and savory balance with a burst of fresh citrus for a super simple, fresh side dish. Maple soy roasted squash is a combination of sweet and savory ingredients in a blissfully simple recipe.
Are you ready? It's almost here. Can you hear the Jaws music playing in the background?
Thanksgiving is literally around the corner just waiting to attack us. But we're not going to need a bigger boat since we prepared in advance. Just look at our Pinterest Boards filled with delicious ideas.
Oh...what's that? You didn't prepare. Save your sweat for your post-holiday workouts because Maple Soy Roasted Squash literally takes 20 minutes.
Twenty minutes. Do you know what that means? When that beautifully brined turkey comes out of the oven to rest, raise the heat to 425°F and throw in the squash. Your bird will be ready for slicing and your squash will be ready for eating.
Bam. Done. Looks like you just got a new title....Master of Thanksgiving. Feels good to win doesn't it?
Simple, roasted squash
Seriously simple, seriously flavorful. Good things can be easy.
Speaking of easy...let me introduce my good friend parchment paper. As a baking lover, it has many uses. When it comes to Maple Soy Roasted Squash it is a baking sheet saver.
The sweetness of the maple syrup with the soy sauce is going to reduce into a thick sauce under the high heat of the oven. Sugar + heat is going to get sticky. Around the edges it's going to bubble and get real sticky.
But you've got parchment paper, so you're good to go. Squash done, baking sheet clean. It's a holiday miracle.
20 Minute Maple Soy Roasted Squash
Ingredients
- 2 delicata squash (cut in half-moon slices)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the ends off each squash and cut in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and slice in ½" half-moon slices.
- In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup and soy sauce. Add the delicata squash to the bowl and toss with the maple soy.
- Spread the squash into a single layer and any extra sauce onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes, stir and bake for a remaining 5 - 8 minutes. The sauce should be bubbling and will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer the squash onto your serving dish and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate.
Notes
- Parchment paper is highly recommended! The maple syrup boils down, gets very sticky and may burn slightly around the edges.
- This recipe uses real maple syrup which is thinner than the pancake style syrup. If substituting, check every 5 minutes to ensure it doesn't burn.
Jagruti Dhanecha says
I have fallen in love with this recipe of yours. What a comforting and delicious looking squash. Bookmarking it.
Amanda Mason says
Only 4 ingredients? WOW! Loving this dish - looks and sounds amazing and perfect for Thanksgiving!
Lauren says
Thanks Amanda!
Carrie Ditton says
What a wonderful side dish! Sweet and salty to please all of your senses!
Sri Mallya says
Simple yet so delicious. Looks beautiful too. Can't wait to try this out!
Jyothi (Jo) says
Everything about this platter is warm and comforting. Looks great and I would be able to wipe clean the plate. Absolutely delicious!
Marisa Franca says
The delicata squash is amazing. It tastes so good and it soaks up whatever yummy flavors you want to add. Your salty soy with the sweet maple is perfect. And the seeds add the finishing touch. A lovely holiday side.
Anna says
so simple, yet such a great recipe!!! roasted squash is delicious and you've styled it so nicely with the pomegranate! and your photos are absolutely gorgeous!
Lauren says
Thank you do much Anna!
Michelle says
This is such a tasty side dish, I love the contrast between the sweet and the salty! I think I could just eat this for dinner in fact!
Allison says
I love sweet and salty together! This sounds absolutely perfect!
Analida Braeger says
This dish is almost too pretty to eat. My daughter loves squash. This is a great one to add to my collection, change up and have variety. Thank you for sharing
Kelly Anthony says
What a GORGEOUS side dish! And I love the combo of maple and soy! Thank you for this beautiful recipe!
Amy says
Wow, this recipe looks amazing! Acorn squash is so versatile and I love finding new recipes!
Lauren says
Thanks Amy! Its so simple and can be used on so many different types of squash!