How to Cook Acorn Squash(Sweet and Savory)
Make roasted acorn squash with both sweet and savory options in one easy recipe. Choose halves, slices, or mashed for a delicious side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 2 tablespoon salted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar for sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for sweet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash the acorn squash and cut 1 inch off the stem. Place the squash cut side down on a cutting board and slice it in half from top to bottom.
- Using a spoon, remove the seeds and stringy pulp from the center of each half.
- Use a sharp knife to cut crisscross lines into the flesh, being careful not to cut through the skin. This helps the butter absorb better.
- Rub the cut sides with softened butter to coat, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Place the squash halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender.
Notes
- For slices, instead of leaving the squash as halves, you can slice 1/2-inch thick. Melt your butter to drizzle it on, then season. Roasting time will be reduced to 30-35 minutes.
For savory, replace brown sugar and cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. You can also add any of the following options for extra flavor:
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For sweet, consider these variations:
Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey Add 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Add 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Drizzle 1 tablespoon maple syrup Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans over the top
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey
- Add 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Add 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans over the top
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1142IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.