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 |
1330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1255 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.3 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.2 g | 276% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 814 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 7606 mg | 162% | |
*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.
