Name: Easy Delicata Squash Steak Fries Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 lb delicata squash; 1 tsp salt; Non-stick cooking spray

Do you ever crave steak fries but don't want to use those calories or points for something fried? I have the perfect solution with these tasty delicata squash steak fries. This recipe is super easy to make, has wonderful texture, and is definitely satisfying. While I can't say it tastes just like a traditional potato fry, it is a perfect substitute to go alongside your best burger or sandwich!

Delicata Squash Steak Fries Recipe

Eating healthier doesn't have to mean you give up on your favorite foods. Sometimes, you will add a smaller serving of that recipe. Other times, like with this one, you'll find a suitable substitute that just makes sense. Squash has long been a favorite choice in healthier lifestyles to use as a substitute for other starchy items.

This is a perfect option that is sure to turn dinner time into a meal you look forward to preparing. A tender inside and crispy outside make these the perfect choice for using as a fry substitute at any meal. They are also great for serving as a snack to kids who say they hate vegetables.

Can You Eat the Skin of Delicata Squash?

You sure can! This is one of my favorte things about this squash in particular. It's one I don't have to do as much prep to make into a meal or side dish. Just wash well, cut, and cook. The squash is super easy to cook and since I don't have to do any extra scrubbing or peeling, I like to keep it on hand for those faster meals.

What Does Delicata Squash Taste Like?

Some have called it the sweet potato of squashes. It has a naturally sweet flavor so is ideal for roasting as is. The most common explanation for the flavor is that it is something like a cross between a sweet corn and a pumpkin pie. A result that for me, is perfect for snacking or adding to my meal plan.

If you want to add more squash to your meal plan, you should check out these acorn squash rings and my favorite zucchini and spaghetti squash lasagna recipe. Both are delicious and packed with fiber and vitamins!

How Many Calories are in Delicate Steak Fries?

The squash itself is 80 calories per cup. For this recipe, if using only non-stick cooking spray, it would remain at 80 calories per cup prepared. If you use olive oil or another oil on this recipe, you would need to account for that in your calorie counting.

How Many myWW Points are In This Recipe?

My absolute favorite part of this recipe is that it is a zero point recipe on all plans! As a "free" vegetable, it is one of my favorite choices on the meal plan. Even if I was counting calories, as mentioned above, it's low in calories naturally. Plus it is high in fiber, Vitamins C and Vitamin B, plus just tastes amazing.

myWW Blue: 0
myWW Green: 0
my WW Purple: 0
Points Plus: 2

Ingredients

Delicata squash
Non-stick cooking spray
Salt

How to Make Delicata Squash Steak Fries

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and clean out the seeds with a spoon. Cut into long steak fry chunks leaving the skin in tact.

Spray a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray. Layout the squash fries, spray with a bit more non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle with salt.

Bake for about 40 minutes turning once.

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