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Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash halves are brushed with olive oil, butter, and drizzled with pure maple syrup before baking until tender and caramelized. The seasoning of salt and cinnamon amplifies the squash's natural sweetness, creating a warm, roasted side dish with a soft texture and subtly spiced flavor. Roasting cut squash brings out a concentrated depth of flavor and makes for a visually appealing presentation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
232 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash mine were 1 1/2 lbs each
- 2 tsp extra light olive oil
- 4 Tbsp butter divided, unsalted
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste, fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Carefully cut squash in half from the tip through the stem (placing the squash over a towel will help prevent rolling). Start by inserting the knife deep into the side of the squash then cut through to the tip. Once you have cut through the tip, stand the squash up on the stem side and cut all the way through the stem. Scrape out the strings and seeds with a spoon. Place squash on a baking sheet cut-side-up.
- Brush the cut-sides of the acorn squash with olive oil. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter into each acorn squash half and drizzle each half with 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on squash size, or until squash is tender when pierced with a knife. To infuse flavor, I like to brush the cut side of the acorn squash with the juices accumulated in the squash after 30 minutes.
- To serve, transfer squash to a platter, cut squash in half if desired, drizzle with more maple syrup and sprinkle with salt to taste.
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Notes
- Microwaving each squash for a minute before cutting helps soften the flesh and makes slicing safer and easier.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbs
29g
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
775mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1141IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 29g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 775mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1141IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.