Roasted Acorn Squash

The best way to cook acorn squash is to roast it in the oven for a nutty, creamy texture. When paired with a nutritious protein and salad, roasted acorn squash is the perfect low-carb, flavorful dish.

What’s the best way to cook acorn squash?

It’s fall, and squash is everywhere in the grocery stores. It’s time to enjoy this seasonal vegetable and get those POWS of nutrients into our systems. Yes, any time you eat produce in its season, you get the most nutrients.

My favorite way to cook acorn squash is to roast it in the oven with the least effort. By roasting squash, you draw out its nutty flavors and create a creamy consistency.

Acorn Squash Nutrients:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B-6
• Vitamin A
• Iron
• Calcium
• Fiber
• Potassium
• Manganese
• Full of Antioxidants
• Low in Calories

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How To Prepare Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash can be stored long-term, just like other fall squash varieties. When you’re ready to prepare acorn squash, the best way to cook it is in the oven.

• Cut the stem completely off the acorn squash, then cut the squash in half like a hot dog bun.
• Use a spoon to scoop the seeds out of the squash.
• Cut the squash halves into quarters to cool more evenly.
• Drizzle the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Roasted Acorn Squash

By Aimee Guess

The best way to cook acorn squash is to roast it in the oven for a nutty, creamy texture. When paired with a nutritious protein and salad, roasted acorn squash is the perfect low-carb, flavorful dish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Serving Size 12 servings

Ingredients

• 3 acorn squash medium to large size
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted Olive oil will work too
• cinnamon
• honey
• dash of salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Take your whole acorn squash, cut a slit into one side, until it pierces to the seeds, then microwave the whole acorn squash for 2 minutes. This softens the squash, so you can cut it. (this step is totally optional)
• Next, carefully cut the ends off on each side. Cut down the middle and scoop out of the seeds from both halves. With each half, cut them in half again, just like you would do an apple.
• Lay the acorn squash on your baking sheet, then brush each piece with melted butter.
• Sprinkle each piece with a little salt and cinnamon.
• Bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes. You want the squash to not just be cooked through, but totally tender and golden brown on top.
• Remove from the oven when done, then drizzle a little honey on top. Enjoy!

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