How to Make Roasted Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted acorn squash is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for fall and winter. This sweet and nutty vegetable is perfect for roasting, as it brings out its natural flavors and caramelizes the edges, creating a decadent and delectable dish that is sure to please the whole family.

Acorn squash is a popular winter squash that has a unique shape and is packed with nutrients. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, and has a creamy texture when cooked. When roasted, the flesh become...

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut acorn squash in half; roast cut-side up on a baking sheet for 50 minutes or until flesh is just tender. Let squash cool for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until browned at the edges. Mix in garlic, coriander, and nutmeg. Cook mixture 2 minutes more; remove the pan from heat.
  • Spoon seeds and stringy middle out of squash; discard these. Spoon out flesh; chop into pieces and add to onion mixture; discard skins. Heat and stir squash mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 361mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 841mg