Description
Embrace the warmth of fall with this delightful roasted acorn squash recipe. Featuring a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with cinnamon, and sweetened with pure maple syrup, roasted acorn squash makes for an inviting side dish that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes (about 1 lb each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice each acorn squash in half from stem to tip and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil into each half, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Flip cut-side up and serve warm, adding optional toppings like nuts or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg