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Roasted Acorn Squash

This is undoubtedly the best roasted acorn squash recipe that you’ll try with delicious maple butter, enriching the flavor of the squash.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine healthy, Thanksgiving, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 219kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 whole acorn squash cut in half and seeds removed
  • 4 tablespoons ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2-4 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut squash in half and clean out seeds with a large spoon
  • Place on baking sheet flesh side up. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Add about ½ tablespoon butter to each half in the center of the squash
  • Add ½ tablespoon brown sugar to each half on top of the butter
  • Drizzle with maple syrup
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden and tender. Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1141IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg