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Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Roasted acorn squash is a popular fall side dish. It's very easy to make and you can add variety by using one of our favorite spice blends.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash sliced and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
Optional Spice Blends
- Curry - 1 teaspoon curry powder + ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- Italian - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning + ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Smoky - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon oregano
- Candied - 2 tablespoons honey + 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
- Place the squash slices into a large bowl and drizzle with the oil. Add the salt and pepper, and, if using, one of the optional spice blends and mix well.
- Lay the acorn squash on a baking sheet in a single layer, using two baking sheets, if needed. Bake the squash for 25-30 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
748mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Vitamin A
791IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.