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Easy Baked Acorn Squash

Easy Baked Acorn Squash

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  • 60 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🎃 2 acorn squashes

  • Seasonings

    • 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper per squash half (optional for savory flavor)

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Preheat oven to 400°F.

3

Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out seeds.

4

Fill a baking pan with about 1/2 inch of water.

5

Place the squash in the pan, flesh side up. If lopsided, slice underside horizontally to sit flat.

6

Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (or pepper for savory flavor) to each half and spread evenly.

7

Bake for about 1 hour, or until flesh is tender.

8

Serve as a side with meat or another main dish.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

150

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Choose fresh acorn squash that feels heavy for its size for best results.For easy cleanup, line your baking pan with foil before adding water.You can experiment with adding cinnamon or nutmeg for a sweeter variation.If using black pepper for savory flavor, pair with rosemary or thyme for depth.