Unlock the flavorful potential of acorn squash with our guide to creating delicious and visually stunning acorn squash rings. Explore the culinary versatility of this unique vegetable as we present a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From savory to sweet, crispy to tender, our selection of recipes offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will transform your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Steps:
- Slice the squash into one and one half inch rings. Remove seeds and strings and place on buttered nonstick baking sheet. Top with remaining butter, season with salt and pepper and bake at 375 degrees for approximately 25 minutes, turning once, so that the squash is cooked through and still retains its shape. Serve with cranberry relish.
- TIP:
- VEGGIE SPAGHETTI
- Here's a great way to get your kids to eat squash! Just pierce the stem end of a spaghetti squash with a knife or metal skewer, and place on roasting sheet. Roast at 350 for about an hour, open, and create strands by pulling away the flesh with your fork. Serve with butter and Parmesan cheese or tomato sauce.
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
I love to fix acorn squash this way. It's pretty and impressive to serve, a tasty combination of fruit and vegetable and my favorite side dish when I make meat loaf. My husband, who was a "meat and potatoes" man when we were married, requests this dish often.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut ends from squash. Slice each squash widthwise into four rings; remove seeds. Place rings on a greased foil-lined baking pan. In a small saucepan, bring 2 tablespoons butter and syrup to a boil. Brush each ring with syrup mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes, basting with syrup mixture. , In a skillet, saute onion in remaining butter. Add apples and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in banana, orange and seasonings; heat through. Place rings on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.
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APPLE-FILLED ACORN SQUASH RINGS WITH CURRY BUTTER
Categories Vegetable Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Apple Curry Squash Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon curry powder; stir 1 minute. Add apples, apple juice, and currants. Sauté until liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer curry butter to bowl. Brush 2 large rimmed baking sheets with some curry butter. Arrange squash in single layer on sheets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scoop filling into center of rings. Drizzle remaining curry butter over squash and filling (mostly on squash). Cover with foil. Bake squash rings until squash is tender when pierced with skewer, about 40 minutes. Using spatula, transfer squash rings with filling to plates.
VANILLA AND CARDAMOM-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Acorn squash rings get the sweet treatment in this buttery recipe from "Fast, Fresh & Green," by Susie Middleton.Also try:Roasted Turnips and Pears with Rosemary-Honey Drizzle, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange-Butter Sauce
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Using a large, sharp knife, halve squash lengthwise (through the stem end and the pointy end). Using a spoon, scrape out seeds and fibers. Place each half, cut side down, on a cutting board; slice off about 3/4 inch from each end and discard. Slice squash crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick half-rings. If desired, trim away any remaining fibers by running a paring knife around the inside of each half-ring. Place in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove pan from heat and add maple syrup, vanilla, and cardamom; stir to combine. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush squash pieces with a little less than half the butter mixture; season with salt. Turn and brush with remaining butter mixture, reserving a tablespoon. Season lightly with salt.
- Transfer to oven and roast for 12 minutes; rotate baking sheet. Using tongs, turn squash and continue to roast until browned and tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. Remove from oven and turn, using tongs, so that darker side is facing up.
- Reheat remaining tablespoon butter mixture over low heat; brush over squash and serve.
MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH RINGS
I love squash and this is a simple, quick way to prepare it. It's perfect for days when time is in short supply. I like this recipe because there is no additonal sugar. This recipe is from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Microwave Cooking.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Microwave squash on high (100%) for 2 minutes.
- Pierce squash several times and microwave on high (100%) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until soft and fork tender.
- Slice into 1 inch thick rings and remove fibers and seeds.
- Arrange in a circle on a large plate.
- Microwave butter in a small container on high (100%) for 20 seconds until melted and brush over tops of squash rings.
- Cover with waxed paper and microwave an additional 2 to 4 minutes on high (100%) until very hot.
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the unpeeled squash crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; using a biscuit cutter slightly larger than the seed center, cut out the seeds from each ring and discard.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy saute pan. Add the squash rings and brown on both sides, cooking until tender. Add the vinegar and continue to cook until squash starts to caramelize. Serve hot.
ASPARAGUS AND ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Make and share this Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GrandmaIsCooking
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim thick asparagus ends; cut squash in half crosswise. Scoop out and discard squash seeds; slice squash into 1/4-inch rings.
- In large pan on top of stove, carefully cook squash rings, then asparagus in boiling, salted water until tender, but not overcooked. Drain each vegetable as soon as it's tender.
- Heat butter in medium skillet. Add sugar and walnuts. Stir over medium heat until sugar is light brown.
- Deglaze pan with lemon juice, vingar and cider. Cook, stirring constantly, to reduce by half.
- To serve, layer 3 acorn squash rings on each of 4 plates; put 4 asparagus spears thru acorn squash. Spoon sauce over.
- NOTE: To make clarified butter, slowly melt stick of butter over very low heat. Let solids settle to bottom; use oil (clarified butter) from top and discard solids.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 17.2, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 5.6
Tips:
- Choose ripe and firm acorn squash with deep orange coloring for the best flavor and texture.
- Thoroughly wash the squash before cutting to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the squash into rings. Cutting the squash into even-sized rings will help them cook evenly.
- Remove the seeds and pulp from the squash rings using a spoon or melon baller. This will help the rings cook more evenly and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Toss the squash rings with a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. This will help them brown and caramelize in the oven.
- Roast the squash rings at a high temperature (425°F) for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned. Keep an eye on the squash rings to prevent them from burning.
- Serve the roasted squash rings immediately as a side dish, or use them as a topping for salads, soups, or pasta dishes.
Conclusion:
Acorn squash rings are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. They are easy to make and can be roasted in the oven in just 20 minutes. With their naturally sweet flavor and slightly caramelized exterior, acorn squash rings are a great addition to any meal. Whether you serve them as a side dish, a topping, or a snack, acorn squash rings are sure to be a hit.
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