Sugar-Free Simple Baked Acorn Squash
Delight in the natural sweetness of fall with this Sugar-Free Simple Baked Acorn Squash recipe—an effortless yet flavorful side dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring rich, golden acorn squash halves brushed with olive oil and delicately seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper, this recipe skips added sugar and instead uses a splash of unsweetened apple juice for a hint of natural moisture and aroma. With just 10 minutes of prep time and an irresistibly tender texture after roasting, it’s a perfect low-carb, gluten-free dish that’s cozy, nutritious, and ideal for any autumn or holiday table. Serve warm and enjoy the homely flavor of this wholesome classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup unsweetened apple juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the acorn squashes. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Place the squash halves, cut side up, in a baking dish.
Brush the inside and edges of each squash half with olive oil.
Sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper evenly over the squash halves.
Pour the unsweetened apple juice into the bottom of the baking dish around the squash halves to provide moisture as they bake.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture while baking.
Bake the squash in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender.
Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.9 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 107.2 g | 383% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1089 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 10572 mg | 225% | |
*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.
