Best 4 Acorn Squash With Peaches Recipes

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BAKED ACORN SQUASH AND APPLES



Baked Acorn Squash and Apples image

This recipe is posted in response to a request for ways to use acorn squash. I've never tried it, but it looks excellent! I got it from Jackie Manni at The Post Punk Kitchen (a website of vegan recipes). I'm sorry the amounts aren't more specific, but this is what she posted!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 acorn squash
1 little water
2 apples, cored and sliced thin
canola oil
maple syrup
pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds and strings.
  • Put a little water in a baking pan; place the halves face down and bake for 1/2 hour.
  • Then, take it out and put the sliced apples in the middle (some will fall over the sides, it's okay); drizzle with canola oil and maple syrup, and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.
  • Bake for another 1/2 hour to 40 minutes (until the apples are soft and browning).
  • Put your acorn squash halves in individual plates; scoop up the stray apples and stray maple syrup and spoon over the squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.3, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.2

BAKED CHICKEN AND ACORN SQUASH



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This eye-pleasing main dish is ideal for harvesttime with its colorful acorn squash and sweet peaches. The fragrance of rosemary-seasoned chicken baking is heavenly. My family says it's every bit as delicious as it smells.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small acorn squash (1-1/4 pounds each)
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil. Arrange chicken over squash. Combine the brown sugar, rosemary and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes, basting with pan juices twice. , Pour peaches over chicken and squash. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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This elegant side dish needs almost no prep. Just pop the squash in the oven, then make the rest of the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash (1 pound each), halved lengthwise, seeded, and bottoms trimmed to lie flat if necessary
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash halves cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Divide cream and thyme among halves.
  • Bake until squash is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

ACORN SPICED SQUASH



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When fall comes to Horsham, Pennsylvania, George Mankin likes to prepare this wonderful, cinnamon-and-maple flavored squash recipe. It's so quick and easy in the microwave and also, a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium acorn squash
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and mace

Steps:

  • Pierce squash several times with a fork. Place on paper towels; microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the butter, syrup and vinegar. Combine the ginger, cinnamon and mace. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Brush cut sides with butter mixture; sprinkle with spice mixture., Place on a large microwave-safe plate; cover with paper towels. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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