Maple Roasted Acorn Squash: Discover This Easy Fall Delight!
A delicious and easy recipe for maple roasted acorn squash, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes, halved and seeded
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the squash.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining maple syrup mixture.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle with nuts or dried cranberries before serving.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg