5.0 from 42 votes
Roasted Acorn Squash
This sweet & savory roasted acorn squash is so easy, elegant, & perfectly roasted until tender!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 162 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 small acorn squash or 1 large, about 2 lbs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large pan with parchment paper.
- Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place face down in a baking dish and cook for 15 minutes.
- While the squash is cooking, melt the butter, honey, and cinnamon in the microwave.
- Once done, remove the squash from the oven and flip them over, brushing them with the butter mixture and cooking for another 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
- Swap out the cinnamon for any warm spice blend like pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice.
- Keep the seeds for roasting, just like pumpkin seeds. Place them on a baking tray. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of oil and seasonings, and roast in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Cut and prepare the squash in advance, place it on a baking tray and have it ready to cook.
- Any leftovers can be served chilled in a salad (they're great with kale) made into a creamed soup or lightly fried on the stove. Add it to soups, stews or even chili.
- It can also be frozen and will last in the freezer for up to 10 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
162
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
753mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
966IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 966IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.