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How to Cook Acorn Squash(Sweet and Savory)
Acorn squash is a treat straight from the garden! This veggie has a delicious buttery orange interior and is so easy to prepare. All it takes are a few small steps and some time in the oven and voila! You’re going to love it!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
55
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Central America
Keyword:
Acorn Squash
Servings:
2
servings
Author:
Caytlin McCleery
Ingredients
1
acorn squash
2
tablespoon
salted butter
1-2
teaspoons
sea salt and black pepper
for savory
2
tablespoons
brown sugar
for sweet
1/2
teaspoon
cinnamon
for sweet
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Wash and cut 1-inch off the stem of the squash. Place the cut side down and then cut in half.
Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Criss Cross cut the flesh to help seasonings get further into the flesh,
Rub with butter and sprinkle with either sweet or savory seasonings.
Roast in oven, cut side up, for about 55-60 minutes based on the size. Let cool for just a bit. Will be done when fork tender.
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Nutrition
Calories:
467
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
69
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
14
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
60
mg
|
Sodium:
2525
mg
|
Potassium:
1539
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
23
g
|
Vitamin A:
2284
IU
|
Vitamin C:
47
mg
|
Calcium:
180
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg