Roasted Acorn Squash
A simple and flavorful recipe for roasted acorn squash, perfect as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 acorn squash
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the inside of each half with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar and cinnamon if desired.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Acorn squash can be enjoyed plain or stuffed with grains, nuts, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: acorn squash, roasted vegetables, healthy recipe
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