Simple Sautéed Delicata Squash

Recipe by Meta Dunn

INGREDIENTS

• One delicata squash
• Two cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon of minced shallot or onion)
• One tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Marinara sauce (optional)
• Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Cut the delicata squash in half, clean out seeds, and slice thinly (1/4 to 1/2 inch).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium-hot, and sauté minced garlic (or shallots or onions) for around 2 minutes or until garlic starts to color.
3. Add in sliced delicata squash and sauté until just tender (or to your liking).
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and eat as-is, or try topping with warm marinara sauce and a little Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Serves two as a side or one as an entree. Prep time, 5 minutes; cook time, 7–10 minutes.

Cook’s note: Delicata skin is edible, so no need to peel this delicious squash!