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Roasted Acorn Squash
Roasted acorn squash is easy, simple and so delicious! Learn how to roast the perfect acorn squash - tender but not mushy! - and serve it as a side dish for your seasonal gatherings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Honey cinnamon topping:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Tahini molasses topping:
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 2 tbsp grape molasses you can use date molasses as well
Feta honey topping:
- 1/2 cup feta crumbled
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut the acorn squash in half using a sharp chef's knife. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and stringy bits inside.
- To roast acorn squash halves, brush them with the olive oil and place them on the baking sheet, cut side down. Roast for 45 minutes. The squash is ready once you can easily insert a knife into it.
- To roast acorn squash slices, place the squash half cut side down on the cutting board. Cut the squash into 1-inch thick pieces and place them on the baking sheet. Brush with more olive oil and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top roasted acorn squash with honey and cinnamon, tahini and molasses or feta, honey and parsley.
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Notes
- There is no need to peel the acorn squash prior to roasting. The skin can easily be removed once it's roasted.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 280 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
604mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
902IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 902IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.