Description
Learn how to roast acorn squash for a simple and delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut acorn squash in half and remove seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add maple syrup or brown sugar for a sweeter flavor.
- Roasting time may vary depending on the size of your squash.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 squash
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg