Roasted Winter Squash Wedges (Print-Friendly Format)

Squash wedges roasted golden with maple, Parmesan, and parsley. Enjoy this naturally sweet, savory side.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 medium winter squash (acorn, buttercup, or delicata), approximately 900–1350 grams
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
04 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
05 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Finishing

06 - 60 millilitres finely grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 220°C. Carefully halve the squash lengthwise, remove seeds and stringy pulp, then cut into 2.5 cm thick wedges. For acorn or buttercup squash, peel for a more tender texture; delicata skin may remain.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss squash wedges with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned squash in a single, uncrowded layer on a large baking sheet. Use a second sheet if needed to ensure ample space between pieces for proper roasting.
04 - Place tray in oven and roast for 20 minutes. Flip wedges carefully, then continue roasting for 10–15 minutes until golden brown, fork-tender, and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer hot squash to a serving dish. Immediately sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve warm.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Arranging squash wedges in a single layer is essential for caramelization; overcrowding will cause steaming instead of roasting.