Dairy-Free Simple Baked Acorn Squash
Elevate your fall menu with this Dairy-Free Simple Baked Acorn Squash recipe—an effortlessly delicious and wholesome dish that's perfect for any dinner table. Featuring tender roasted acorn squash sweetened with a luscious maple syrup glaze and enhanced by a warm touch of ground cinnamon, this dairy-free recipe is a match made in seasonal heaven. With just a handful of ingredients, including a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, this dish is both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. The optional garnish of fresh sage adds an herby, aromatic finish. Ready in under an hour, this simple yet elegant dish makes a cozy side or vegetarian centerpiece that's bound to impress. Whether you're looking for healthy meal ideas or dairy-free options, this recipe is sure to become a fall favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut each acorn squash in half vertically. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits from the center of each half.
Place the acorn squash halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, then brush the oil evenly over the surface.
In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and ground black pepper.
Brush the maple syrup mixture generously over the cut sides of the squash halves.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 45-50 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
If desired, garnish with chopped fresh sage before serving. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.2 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.8 g | 278% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 795 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 7561 mg | 161% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
