BAKED ACORN SQUASH
Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a baking sheet and a baking dish.
- Halve the squash lengthwise and clean.
- Transfer the squash, cut side down, to the baking sheet, and bake the squash until it is tender, about 45 minutes.
- Don't turn off the oven.
- While the squash cooks, melt the butter, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Keep the mixture warm until it is needed.
- Arrange the squash, cut sides up, in the baking dish.
- Spoon the butter and seasonings equally over the sections.
- Bake the squash another 15 minutes, until it is very soft.
- Serve the squash hot.
ACORN SQUASH SLICES
Roasted acorn squash slices are a favorite with my family. This recipe has a sweet maple flavor from syrup and an appealing nuttiness from pecans. It's easy, too, because you don't have to peel the squash. -Richard Lamb, Williamsburg, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
Make and share this Microwave Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 19, Protein 1.8
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
If small acorn squashes are unavailable, use larger ones and cut them into wedges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put squash pieces, skin sides down, on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake squashes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush each slice with butter. Keep warm until serving.
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BUTTER AND BROWN SUGAR
This easy baked acorn squash with butter and brown sugar is perfect for fall. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the insides, then bake with a little butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Side Dish Acorn Squash Squash Thanksgiving Winter Squash
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove from the oven, cool a bit, and serve: When done, remove the squash halves from the oven. Spoon any buttery sugar sauce that has not already been absorbed by the squash over the exposed areas. Let cool for a bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize Serves 2 to 4, depending on how much squash you like to eat., UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
This is one of my favorite side dishes to make in the fall, and it's incredibly easy to make!
Provided by Joanne Ozug
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Wash each squash well, then dry with a towel.
- Trim the top and bottom off, then cut each squash in half through the center.
- Use a melon baller or spoon to remove the inner seeds and strings.
- Lay each cut half on its flat side, and cut straight down toward the cutting board to make 1-inch thick slices.
- In a small bowl, microwave together the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and salt for about 60 seconds, until the butter has melted. Stir well with a spoon.
- Place the cut slices on a rimmed sheet pan in a single layer, then brush the maple butter onto both sides of each piece.
- Roast for 25 minutes on the first side, then flip each slice over and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until caramelized and soft. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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