It's an easy side to whip up for a cozy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe at Averie Cooks. Serve this kale, squash, and apple side dish warm. Don't forget to top it with the tangy Dijon-based vinaigrette. Get the recipe at Love and Lemons. Because you can eat the skin of delicata squash, they make a delicious addition to a bowl of pasta.
We use delicata squash, but butternut or acorn would be a tasty substitution. Tangy cider vinegar, sweet honey, crunchy pine nuts and fresh mint come together to make an amazing glaze in this healthy roasted winter squash recipe. If you use delicata, the whole squash--including the gorgeous skin--is edible.
Helps Healthy Cell Production The delicata squash contains a good bit of iron. Iron is needed to help with healthy cell production in our bodies. Iron aids with the formation of proteins that are able to provide oxygen to the body, muscles and bloodstream. The growth of the cells requires iron to help with the process.