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Healthy Senior Nutrition: Superfood – Winter Squash

Healthy Senior Nutrition Arizona Retirement Communities

The winter months are the ideal time for warm, delicious, and easy meals! This roasted delicata squash recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season, while also supporting healthy senior nutrition.

Delicata squash, with its sweet, nutty flavor and tender skin, is one of the easiest winter squashes to prepare—no peeling required! Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it’s a great addition to any senior diet. This month’s superfood is a roasted delicata squash dish paired with earthy mushrooms and aromatic fresh thyme. This flavorful combination is sure to delight even the most discerning taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. fresh delicata squash
  • 5 oz. fresh crimini mushrooms
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ tsp fresh thyme (minced)
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp canola oil

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wash delicata squash and cut in half lengthwise.
3. Scoop out and discard seeds.
4. Slice ½ inch thick and place squash in a bowl.
5. Remove stems from mushrooms and slice in half if large.
6. Place mushrooms in a separate bowl.
7. Mix olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in each bowl separately.
8. Place the squash and mushrooms on separate pans and roast in the oven until tender (about 10-15 minutes).
9. Once tender, combine and toss with fresh minced thyme leaves.
10. Enjoy!

Discover the Flavors and Healthy Senior Nutrition at a Robson Senior Living Community

Healthy senior nutrition is a prime focus at the Robson Senior Living communities in Goodyear and Chandler. Each Dining Services Team, under the direction of the Executive Chefs, works hard to offer residents a wide range of flavorful and nutritious meal options. Meals are carefully crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients to meet individual dietary needs and offer residents culinary delights.

Next time you’re craving a healthy and delicious meal, give our roasted delicata squash recipe a try. And if you’re looking for senior living housing that puts a strong focus on nutrition and dining, then look no further than a Robson Senior Living community. Learn more now about Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes and Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek.