How To Roast Acorn Squash (+ Buying and Storing Guide!)

Name: How To Roast Acorn Squash (+ Buying and Storing Guide!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash; 1 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter; Optional add-ins: salt, pepper, herbs (like rosemary or thyme), brown sugar, or maple syrup

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
1 serving
Calories
292 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

How To Roast Acorn Squash (+ Buying and Storing Guide!)

Soren Barrett

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Find out everything you need to know about cooking with acorn squash, including selection, storage, and how to roast acorn squash to buttery, golden perfection! This foolproof guide has all the tips you need to make your squash shine.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 acorn squash
1 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter 15 mL
Optional add-ins: salt, pepper, herbs (like rosemary or thyme), brown sugar, or maple syrup

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
Cut: Using a sturdy, sharp chef’s knife, cut the acorn squash in half.
Scoop: Use a spoon to scrape the seeds and stringy bits from the inside.
Cook: Brush the insides with oil or melted butter, optionally sprinkling with salt, pepper, herbs, brown sugar, or maple syrup. Set halves cut side up on a baking sheet, then bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until fork tender.
Serve: Serve warm in the shell, stuff with veggies or wild rice, or scoop out the flesh for salads and soups.

Notes

Can I eat the skin? The skin of the acorn squash is perfectly edible when cooked! The longer it cooks, the more tender it will become.
Acorn squash seeds are edible (and a great way to reduce food waste)! To cook acorn squash seeds:
Prep: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove seeds from the squash, then rinse with water to remove the yellow gunk. Pat dry with paper towels.
Flavor: Drizzle seeds with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, tossing to evenly coat.
Bake: Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and toasted.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1roasted acorn squash Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44.9g (15%) Protein 3.5g (7%) Fat 14.4g (22%) Saturated Fat 2.1g (11%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 1496mg (43%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 0g (0%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1roasted acorn squash
Calories	292kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	44.9g	15%
Protein	3.5g	7%
Fat	14.4g	22%
Saturated Fat	2.1g	11%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	13mg	1%
Potassium	1496mg	32%
Fiber	6.5g	26%
Sugar	0g	0%
Calcium	142mg	14%
Iron	3mg	17%