Roasted 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 it’s appropriate season, you get a whole lot more nutrients.
Acorn Squash Nutrients:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B-6
- Vitamin A
- Iron
- Calcium
- Fiber
- Potassium
- Manganese
- Full of Antioxidants
- Low in Calories
SEE!!!! If you don’t think you need this veggie in your diet, you are way wrong. Sorry for taking this so seriously, but I mean it for your health. Squash is so good for you, so next time you go to the store, pick-up a few of this delicious acorn squash. Now, here’s how I prepare it.
Roasted Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 3 acorn squash medium to large size
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted 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!
Notes
If you liked this recipe, you might also like:
Instant Pot Pork Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
3-Ingredient Baked Oatmeal
Low-Carb Hawaiian Chicken Bake
GF Carrot Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
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Terri says
I made this to go with dinner last night and they turned out delicious! Also, when I told my husband I was making acorn squash, he told me he thought they were “Just for decoration, like baby pumpkins.” 🤣🤣🤣
Eating Healthy Spending Less says
How funny!!!!! So glad you enjoyed it!