Delicata Squash About 0.12 Kg Each • $3.73 / Kg Final Cost By Weight

The **Delicata squash** is a popular variety of winter squash known for its sweet flavor and notably thin, edible skin. It is sometimes referred to as **sweet potato squash**, **Bohemian squash**, or **peanut squash**. ### Key Characteristics * **Appearance:** Small, oblong, cylindrical shape, typically cream or pale yellow with distinctive green or orange stripes running the length of the squash. * **Skin:** The skin (or rind) is relatively thin and delicate, which is its most prized feature. Unlike most other winter squashes, the skin becomes tender when cooked, meaning **it does not need to be peeled** before consumption. * **Flesh:** The flesh is creamy yellow-orange, smooth, and fine-grained. * **Flavor:** It has a rich, sweet, and nutty flavor often compared to a blend of butternut squash, sweet potato, and corn. Its natural sweetness is enhanced by roasting, which caramelizes its sugars. ### Culinary Uses and Preparation Delicata squash is one of the easiest winter squashes to prepare because of its edible skin: 1. **Preparation:** Wash the squash, trim off the ends, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp. The seeds can be roasted and eaten like pumpkin seeds. 2. **Roasting (Most Common):** Cut the squash into half-moon slices or rings (with the skin on), toss with oil and seasonings (salt, pepper, herbs like sage or rosemary, or a sweetener like maple syrup), and roast until tender and caramelized. 3. **Stuffing:** The lengthwise halves can be used as "boats" for stuffing with grains, vegetables, and/or meat before being baked. 4. **Other Uses:** It can also be diced and added to salads, stews, or chili. ### Nutrition Delicata squash is a nutritious, low-calorie food: * **Vitamins and Minerals:** It is a good source of **Vitamin A** (from carotenoids), **Vitamin C**, **Potassium**, and **Folate**. * **Fiber:** The squash, especially its edible skin, is high in dietary fiber. * **Antioxidants:** It contains beneficial compounds and carotenoids, which are important for eye health.