How to Cook Acorn Squash(Sweet and Savory)

Name: How to Cook Acorn Squash(Sweet and Savory)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash; 2 tablespoon salted butter; 1-2 teaspoons sea salt and black pepper for savory; 2 tablespoons brown sugar for sweet; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for sweet

Prep Time

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

This sweet and savory acorn squash recipe combines the natural sweetness of the squash with savory butter and sea salt, or sweet brown sugar and cinnamon. A delicious and easy side dish for any meal, perfect for a cozy fall dinner.

Acorn Squash

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Ingredients

Servings: 2

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1 acorn squash

2 tablespoon salted butter

1-2 teaspoons sea salt and black pepper for savory

2 tablespoons brown sugar for sweet

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for sweet

Steps

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Wash and cut 1-inch off the stem of the squash. Place the cut side down and then cut in half.

Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Criss Cross cut the flesh to help seasonings get further into the flesh,

Rub with butter and sprinkle with either sweet or savory seasonings.

Roast in oven, cut side up, for about 55-60 minutes based on the size. Let cool for just a bit. Will be done when fork tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

382kcal

19%
Fat

16g

0%
Saturated Fat

9g

0%
Carbohydrates

64g

3%
Fiber

7g

0%
Sugar

9g

0%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

30mg

1%
Sodium

936mg

46%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to Cook Acorn Squash(Sweet and Savory)

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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