Roasted acorn squash with bourbon is an exquisite dish that combines the natural sweetness of acorn squash with the subtle smoky flavor of bourbon. This delectable dish is perfect for fall and winter gatherings, as it is both comforting and flavorful. Served alongside a roasted chicken or pork tenderloin, it makes a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table. The bourbon adds a touch of elegance to this classic roasted squash dish, making it a sure-fire hit among your guests.
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ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH BOURBON
I love roasted acorn squash and adding the unique flavor of bourbon just sends this dish over the top. This goes so well with any meat or fish, or vegetarian pasta. Enjoy!
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 halves, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil.
- Place the acorn squash halves on the tin foil and fill each half equally with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake until soft, approximately 45 minutes.
- Serve hot from the oven.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Split the squash in half through the equator and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Set the squash halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired. If squash are very large, cut lengthwise into quarters.
- In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, and almond liqueur. With a brush or a spoon coat the cut sides of each squash half with the butter mixture and put 2 sage leaves on top of each. Sprinkle with the crushed cookies. Bake until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with any remaining butter.
MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the squash, cut sides up, on a sheet pan. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
- Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
If small acorn squashes are unavailable, use larger ones and cut them into wedges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put squash pieces, skin sides down, on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake squashes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush each slice with butter. Keep warm until serving.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR
Quick, easy, filling roasted acorn squash recipe! Because the brown sugar is very sweet, this will work for both dinner and dessert!
Provided by supanovart
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Slice acorn squash into halves, removing insides and seeds. Spread butter on the inside and sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove, slice into thirds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
SAVORY ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
This is an excellent and different way to prepare acorn squash, which is generally given the sweet treatment. Roasting cubed, seasoned acorn squash transforms its flavor and texture into slightly sweet, garlicy and crispy bits of goodness.
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place acorn squash (cut into 1-inch cubes) onto a baking sheet.
- Drizzle squash with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings and grated parmesan. Toss with hands until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer.
- Roast squash for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and (using a spatula) turn pieces over. Return to oven for another 15-20 minutes or until squash cubes are tender and crispy brown to your preference.
- Cool for five minutes, serve and enjoy!
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
A late summer or fall dish that goes well with brown rice.
Provided by jen
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut acorn squash in half. Roast them cut side up on a baking sheet for 50 minutes or until the flesh is just tender. Let the squash cool for 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter; saute the onions. Stirring occasionally, cook the onions for 10 minutes, or until they begin to brown at the edges. Mix in the garlic, coriander, and nutmeg. Cook the mixture 2 minutes more; then remove the pan from the heat.
- Spoon the seeds and stringy middle out of the squash, and discard these. Spoon out the flesh, chop it and add it to the onion mixture. Discard the skins. Heat and stir the squash-onion mixture, then season it with salt and pepper. Serve the squash hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH CINNAMON BUTTER
A little bit of cinnamon goes a long way in the butter used to flavor this roasted side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on sheet, cut side down, and roast until easily pierced with a paring knife, 35 to 45 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately pour into a small bowl; stir in cinnamon. Place squash on a serving platter; top with cinnamon butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND HONEY
Few side dishes are better on a cool fall evening than roasted acorn squash sweetened with just a little honey and made even mellower with nutmeg and fresh sage leaves. When I catch a whiff of it coming from the oven, I feel warm and comforted, and you will, too.
Provided by Art Smith
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Squash Winter Fall Side Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Split the squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the squash halves into quarters and place in a mixing bowl, leaving the skin on the squash sections. Toss the squash with the olive oil, nutmeg, honey, and sage leaves. Lay the squash pieces, cut sides down, on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the squash flesh begins to turn golden brown and is tender. Season the squash with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the squash on a serving platter.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
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.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut 1/4 inch from stem end and bottom of each squash, and discard. Cut each squash in half crosswise. Discard seeds and membrane.
- Cut each squash half crosswise into 2 slices, each 1-inch thick.
- Combine honey, olive oil, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add squash, and toss to coat.
- Place squash on an oiled sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 154 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
BAKED ACORN SQUASH
Provided by Helaine Ohayon
Categories Vegetable Side Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Squash Fall Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cut 1 acorn squash in half. Scoop out seeds. Put 1 teaspoon of butter in the center of each half, then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, ginger, and nutmeg. Place both squash halves in a pan with 1/4 inch water and bake at 350°F for one hour.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Squash: Select acorn squash that are firm, heavy for their size, and have a deep green or orange color. Avoid squash with blemishes or soft spots.
- Prepare the Squash Properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast at High Heat: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and roast the squash cut-side down for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Enhance Flavor with Bourbon: Add a splash of bourbon to the melted butter and brush it over the squash during roasting. This will infuse the squash with a subtle smoky and sweet flavor.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season the squash liberally with salt and pepper. The natural sweetness of the acorn squash pairs well with savory seasonings.
- Add Complementary Ingredients: Enhance the flavor of the roasted squash by adding complementary ingredients such as crumbled bacon, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, or crumbled cheese.
Conclusion:
Roasted acorn squash with bourbon is a delectable dish that combines the natural sweetness of the squash with the smoky and sweet notes of bourbon. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its vibrant color, tender texture, and irresistible flavor, roasted acorn squash is sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful dish. Enjoy the sweet and savory symphony of roasted acorn squash with bourbon!
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