Roasted Fennel With Delicata Squash & Apples: Perfect 25-Minute Side
Roasted fennel, delicata squash, and apples create a sweet and savory side dish. The vegetables caramelize in the oven for a tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced
- 1 delicata squash, seeded and sliced into half-moons
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine fennel, squash, and apples.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and edges are browned.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute delicata squash with butternut squash if needed.
- Leave the skin on delicata squash for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg