Easy Acorn Squash
Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this Easy Acorn Squash recipe, a simple yet delicious way to enjoy this hearty seasonal vegetable. With just a handful of pantry staples like olive oil, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, this dish combines sweet and savory notes to perfection. The squash is roasted to tender, caramelized perfection in under an hour, making it a fuss-free side dish or a comforting vegetarian main. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive holiday tables, this recipe is as quick to prepare as it is satisfying. Plus, the warm, spiced aroma wafting from your oven will make your kitchen feel like autumn incarnate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the acorn squashes thoroughly and pat them dry. Carefully cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
Place the squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Brush the flesh of each squash half with olive oil, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper evenly over each squash half.
Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. For added flavor, spoon the melted sugar mixture from the cavity over the squash before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light vegetarian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1253 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.3 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 76.5 g | 273% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 7572 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.
