{"id":15622,"date":"2025-11-18T22:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T03:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=15622"},"modified":"2025-11-18T22:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T03:37:16","slug":"roasted-delicata-squash-rings-with-garlic-yogurt-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=15622","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Delicata Squash Rings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"relative h-full\">\n<div class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto thread-xl:pt-(--header-height) [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm thread-xl:pt-header-height\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) 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relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"20ca553c-f563-426f-8d7f-4aa4c207313f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15623 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/willclower_high_resolution_photography_Roasted_Delicata_Squas_9250cb15-40d6-4ce1-bc76-194915c833ea_2.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roasted Delica Squash, holiday themed\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/willclower_high_resolution_photography_Roasted_Delicata_Squas_9250cb15-40d6-4ce1-bc76-194915c833ea_2.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>These golden roasted squash rings are sweet, nutty, and absolutely addictive. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, they make a festive and healthy side dish that fits perfectly on any holiday table. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The flavor is so good that you&#8217;ll forget about the beta-carotene, and just how healthy it is for you and your family&gt;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Plus, no peeling required!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"430\">What You&#8217;ll Need<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"461\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">2 medium delicata squash<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"503\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1\u00bd tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"536\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00be teaspoon sea salt, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"579\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00bd teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"608\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00bd cup plain Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"640\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1 garlic clove, finely minced<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"660\">What You&#8217;ll Do<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<li data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"745\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Preheat your oven to 425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"838\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Scrub the delicata squash clean. Slice into \u00bd-inch thick rings and scoop out the seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"959\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Toss squash rings with olive oil, \u00bd teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1040\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Roast for 20\u201325 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1140\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and the remaining \u00bc teaspoon salt in a small bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1246\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Serve the roasted squash warm with a dollop of the garlic yogurt sauce on the side or drizzled on top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Enjoy this simple yet elegant dish full of warm, sweet squash and creamy, tangy garlic sauce. It\u2019s the perfect festive side to impress without stress!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1437\">Play With Your Food<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1625\">\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1498\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Sprinkle fresh parsley or pomegranate seeds for color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1573\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika to the yogurt for extra flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1625\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Try it chilled as a salad component the next day!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These golden roasted squash rings are sweet, nutty, and absolutely addictive. 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