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Maple roasted acorn squash halves on white round plate with spoon scooping out some squash.
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Maple Roasted Acorn Squash

Maple Roasted Acorn Squash is an easy side dish with very little prep work involved. Roasted with butter and real maple syrup this is the perfect sweet and savory side dish.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 2 large acorn squash
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Grease the paper or foil with some nonstick cooking spray.
  • Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard or save to roast later.
  • Sprinkle the flesh with salt and place squash halves cut side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast squash for 30 minutes.
  • While the squash is roasting, melt butter in microwave safe bowl. Whisk the melted butter together with the maple syrup.
  • Once the squash is done roasting, carefully turn it over on the pan and drizzle the top and inside with the butter and maple syrup.
  • Return squash to oven and roast another 25-30 minutes until the squash is fork tender. The size of the squash will determine how long it will take in the oven.
  • Let squash rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve as is, or scoop out the flesh and add to serving bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5acorn squash | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 966IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg
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