Description
Delight in the sweet, nutty flavor of roasted acorn squash, perfectly caramelized for a comforting dish that’s both simple and impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Prepare the Squash
- Slice the acorn squash in half from stem to bottom. Scoop out the seeds and place each half cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3. Drizzle with Olive Oil
- Pour olive oil generously over each half, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 4. Season the Squash
- Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper evenly over each half.
- 5. Roast
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 30-35 minutes or until fork-tender and caramelized around the edges.
- 6. Serve
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm as a side dish or main vegetarian course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 acorn squash (about 150g)
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg