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Roasted Acorn Squash

Acorn squash becomes soft and slightly caramelized when roasted in olive oil. Serve warm as a side dish to an autumn dinner, or chill and serve slices on top of a green salad. 

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Yield:

6 servings

Serving Size:

1/6 of recipe

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 140; Total Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 1.5g; Sodium 0mg; Total Carbohydrate 15g; Fiber 2g; Total Sugar 0g (Added Sugar 0g) Protein 1g.

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse the squashes thoroughly, and cut each squash in half lengthwise from the stem to the bottom. No need to cut through the stem—just crack the squash in half, and it will separate.
  3. Remove the seeds and pulp with a spoon, and coat the inside of each squash liberally with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. 
  4. Place the squashes in a preheated oven, and bake for 50-60 minutes. Test with fork before removing from heat; the squash should be very tender.
  5. Slice and serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

 

Recipe courtesy the North American Olive Oil Association. Photo by Kim Daniels on Unsplash.

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