Roasted Acorn Squash

Recipe from "Cooking Light Way to Cook Vegetarian"

Adapted by Tara Parker-Pope

Updated Sept. 18, 2020

Roasted Acorn Squash
Total Time
45 minutes
Rating
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Here's a perfectly simple way to prepare one of autumn's finest offerings that came to The Times in 2010 when the Well blog published several recipes from Cooking Light magazine. Just toss slices of acorn squash with honey, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and salt and pop into a hot oven for about a half hour. —Tara Parker-Pope

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2acorn squash (about 3 pounds)
  • 2tablespoons honey
  • 4teaspoons olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
  • ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼teaspoon kosher salt
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

176 calories; 5 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 126 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut ¼ inch from stem end and bottom of each squash, and discard. Cut each squash in half crosswise. Discard seeds and membrane.

  2. Step 2

    Cut each squash half crosswise into 2 slices, each 1-inch thick.

  3. Step 3

    Combine honey, olive oil, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add squash, and toss to coat.

  4. Step 4

    Place squash on an oiled sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until tender.

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warrenS

I microwave the whole squash (with fork piercings) 2-3 minutes, THEN slice the rings.

Jay

This is simple to make and quite good. I thought cooking time and temperature were perfect. Not exactly bursting with flavor though. Next time I'm going to try either of the following: cinnamon or perhaps paprika instead of pepper, or as written with additional splash of lemon juice or balsamic.

Foodgal

Delicious! I used molasses instead of honey for the vegans coming to Thanksgiving dinner. Tip - microwave the squash for 2 minutes first and they’ll cut much easier. I cut the squash in half then sliced to make half rings. Put it in a plastic bag then poured in the glaze, massage to coat. Easy!

JR in TN

Made this tonight with hot honey and added the cinnamon as everyone suggested. Amazingly delicious and simple to prep.

Annabelle

I loved the preparation of this dish but it needed some serious flavour infusion. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to season squash, some of which are mentioned in the comment.

Melissa W.

Nice! Simple to make and simple flavor as well. I did what one commenter did... these pieces are impossible to "toss" but, no worry, I just rubbed the marinade into the squash slices with my hands. I found that tossing these in the oven while I then proceeded to cook the rest of my meal made it easy to bake for 30 minutes, then just let them sit in the oven after turning it off... texture is perfect!

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From "Cooking Light Way to Cook Vegetarian"

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