Description
A simple and delicious recipe for maple-roasted acorn squash, perfect for fall dinners. This dish offers a sweet and savory flavor profile that complements many main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the maple syrup and olive oil over the cut surfaces of the squash.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- For a richer taste, use butter instead of olive oil.
- Ensure the squash is fully cooked before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 squash
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg