5 from 21 votes
Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Roasted Acorn Squash involves tender acorn squash quarters brushed with a melted butter and brown sugar mixture, then roasted until soft and lightly caramelized. Fresh sage provides an herbal note, while seasoning with salt and pepper balances the sweetness. The squash has a soft, buttery texture with a caramelized surface, making it suitable as a side dish or a simple vegetarian option.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
Calories:
167 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 unsalted butter sticks (units not specified
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 acorn squash seeded and quartered
- 3 tablespoons sage chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Add the butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to a small sauce pot and cook over low heat until melted and mixed together.
- Place the sliced and seeded acorn squash wedges skin side down onto a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and evenly brush the tops of them with the brown sugar-butter.
- Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
- Garnish with any leftover brown sugar-butter and chopped fresh sage.
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Notes
- Serve the roasted squash immediately or keep warm in a 225° oven covered for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
- Reheat by adding ½ cup of water in a covered pan or wrapped with foil in a 350° oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
- Enhance flavors by topping squash with cooked bacon bits and shredded mozzarella cheese after roasting.
- Dried sage can substitute fresh sage if needed, but add it sparingly to avoid overpowering the dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
932mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
957IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 932mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 957IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.