Spiced Baked Acorn Squash
Warm your kitchen with the delightful aroma of Spiced Baked Acorn Squash, a cozy and flavorful side dish that's perfect for fall gatherings or weeknight dinners. This recipe takes tender roasted acorn squash halves and enhances them with a luscious blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and earthy flavors. A drizzle of optional maple syrup adds a touch of indulgence, while butter melts into the squash to elevate its creamy texture. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a bake-until-tender method, this oven-roasted dish is an effortless way to capture the essence of autumn on your plate. Serve it warm alongside roasted meats or enjoy it as a hearty vegetarian delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Carefully cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp with a spoon.
Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and black pepper.
After 20 minutes, remove the squash from the oven and flip the halves cut-side up using tongs or a spatula.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the squash halves. Place 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the hollow of each squash half.
Optional: Drizzle each squash half with a small amount of maple syrup for added sweetness.
Return the squash to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 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. Serve warm, either as a side dish or on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 527 mg | 11% | |
*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.
