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How to Cut Acorn Squash
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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
18m
Total Time
28m
This simple recipe will show you how to easily cut and prepare acorn squash for roasting. With just a few ingredients, including olive oil and your choice of spices, you'll have a delicious and nutritious side dish in no time.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
Scale:
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Steps
1
Wash and dry the acorn squash. Slice the stem and base off.
2
Cut in half right across the center. Scoop seeds out of each half with a spoon. Discard the seeds.
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Place each half cut-side down so the squash is stable. Slice into 1-inch crescent-shape slices.
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To bake: Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat, turning each piece over so both sides are coated in oil. Sprinkle with any optional seasonings. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until soft when poked with a fork.
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To air fry: Arrange in a single layer on a piece of parchment paper cut to fit your Air Fryer. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat, turning each piece over so both sides are coated in oil. Sprinkle with any optional seasonings. Air-fry at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until soft when poked with a fork.
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To serve baby-led weaning style: Serve one slice at a time. The skin helps hold the squash together, and baby will typically spit it out. Demonstrate which side to eat the squash slice from.
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To make a puree: Scoop the flesh off of the skin and add it to a blender. Blend, adding water, no-salt-added broth, breastmilk, or formula 1 tablespoon at a time until you have a smooth puree.
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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Calories53kcal2%
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Fat1g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates9g0%
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Fiber2g0%
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Sugar0g0%
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Protein0g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium1mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.