Maple Roasted Acorn Squash for the Perfect Fall Side!
A delicious and healthy side dish featuring acorn squash roasted with maple syrup, 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 maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and remove the seeds.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the acorn squashes.
- Place the squashes cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts on top before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg