Roasted acorn squash recipe

Roasted Acorn Squash

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4 -6 servings

We’ve made gourmet at-home meals pretty easy over the years, but this roasted acorn squash recipe could be the simplest yet! Quality cooking doesn’t have to be complicated and this is the perfect example of “less is more.”

It all starts with a fresh acorn squash, which you can find at almost any grocery store. Its mild buttery taste makes the veggie an across-the-board favorite. This is the perfect side dish for vegetarians. You can even make it vegan by using a no-dairy margarine!

A friendly reminder—the skin of an acorn squash can be quite tough. That, coupled with the fact that you’re cutting a spherical object, can lead to some painful kitchen mishaps.

Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

what you'll need
  • 2 acorn squashes
  • salt
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, light or dark
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Potassium 796mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 21%
Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 8%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Cut the squash vertically into halves and remove the inner membranes and seeds with a spoon.
  2. Place the squash on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the inside with salt. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  3. After 40 minutes, remove the squash from the oven and remove foil. Stir together the melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl. Spoon the butter/sugar over the squash and spread evenly with the back of the spoon.
  4. Return the pan to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 20–25 minutes until the tops are nicely glazed and the squash is tender.
  5. For a bit more browning, broil them for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and spoon any glaze from the pan back over the top of the squash. Transfer the squash to a serving dish and sprinkle with additional salt or brown sugar if desired. Enjoy!
One Last Thing

Roasted acorn squash makes a delicious side for roasted turkey or chicken.

Roasted acorn squash recipe