4.8 from 18 votes
Roasted Acorn Squash
This sweet, nutty squash is roasted in the oven with butter, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and finished with candied pecans. The perfect simple side dish for fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash about 1 1/2 lbs each, medium
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- pecans for garnish, optional, candied
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees ˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the squash on a cutting board. Use a sharp chef’s knife to slice 1/4-inch off the stem end and base of the squash. Stand it up on one of the cut ends and cut it in half, from top to bottom. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy parts. Place squash on a baking sheet cut-side-up.
- Brush the cut-sides of the acorn squash with olive oil. Place 1 tablespoon butter in the cavity of the squash and drizzle evenly with maple syrup. Sprinkle evenly with sea salt and cinnamon, if using.
- Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Time will vary depending on the size of your squash.
- Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional maple syrup and sprinkle with sea salt, to taste. You can cut the halves into wedges to make the squash easier to serve and eat. Garnish with candied pecans, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
774mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1141IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 774mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1141IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.