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Stuffed acorn acorn squash recipe with a golden, crusted filling and garnished with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley, offering a vibrant and savory dish.

acorn squash recipe

This simple, roasted acorn squash recipe is the ultimate fall side dish. With butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, the squash tastes more like a dessert than a vegetable. It’s an easy, healthy way to get everyone to enjoy squash, and it’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces Acorn squash -Cut in half seeds scooped out.
  • to taste Salt and pepper -For seasoning.
  • 4 tablespoon Butter -One tablespoon for each half.
  • ½ cup Brown sugar -Packed into the squash cavity.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon -For flavoring the squash.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg -Adds warmth to the sweet flavor.
  • Optional Dried cranberries -For an added sweet-tart bite.
  • Optional Maple syrup -Replace brown sugar for a maple-flavored sweetness.
  • Optional Honey -Can drizzle on top after baking.
  • Optional Chopped pecans -For added texture and flavor.

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (Be careful when cutting the squash; it’s tough. )
  • 1 Large spoon (For scooping out seeds and stringy bits.)
  • 1 Baking sheet with sides (To bake the squash in.)
  • 1 Aluminum Foil (Used to cover the squash for even roasting.)
  • 1 Cutting Board (For cutting the squash and prepping ingredients.)

Method
 

  1. Wash the outside, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and trim bottom to sit flat.
  2. squash cut-side up on a baking sheet. Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover with foil and bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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