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Maple Walnut Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Roasted Acorn Squash is baked to soft perfection with butter, maple syrup, spices and crunchy sweet candied walnuts. The perfect fall side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 98 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon candied walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
- Lay the half acorn squash, cut-side-down, on a cutting board and slice into 1/4 inch slices parallel to the stem. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle on top of squash slices.
- Roast for 40 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup in small saucepan and heat over low until melted and sugar has dissolved, mix well.
- Arrange squash on a serving platter and drizzle with the maple syrup mixture. Top with candied walnuts.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- This same recipe can be applied to squash halves. Just cut them in half and score the inside. Season with the spice blend and cook until tender. Drizzle with the same maple sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
209mg
(9%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
381IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.