Delicata squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a small winter squash with a naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavor and creamy golden flesh. Its thin, tender skin is completely edible, eliminating the need for peeling and providing additional fiber and phytonutrients. Delicata squash provides beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and other carotenoids and plant compounds. Its tender texture and sweet, rich flavor make it especially well suited to roasting, stuffing, grain bowls, salads, soups, and other fall and winter meals.