Delicata Squash Chips

Super easy and yummy to snack on, or on top of a hearty winter salad.

Ingredients 

3-4 smallish delicata squash

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt to taste

smoked Paprika or ancho chile powder to taste.

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

• Slice about 1 inch on the scar end of the squash and scoop out the seeds along with the webbing. Using the 'thin' setting on a mandolin, slice the squash and toss into a bowl along with the salt, oil and chile powder (a little salt goes a long way). ensure that the slices are evenly coated with the seasoning.

• Place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

• Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes. With this 40 minutes, take care to rotate the sheets around, and remove the slices that have crisped up to a golden brown at regular intervals. Store in an air tight jar . Serve along with your favorite hummus as a dip.