Roasted acorn squash is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. The squash is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the spinach and Gruyère cheese add a creamy, flavorful filling. This dish is perfect for a fall or winter meal, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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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.
PARMESAN ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
Very simple but satisfying way to make acorn squash. This is also good with delicata squash.
Provided by stephtaylor
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss squash slices, Parmesan cheese, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated; spread into a jelly roll pan.
- Roast in preheated oven until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH THYME
These squash wedges make a tasty side dish, with a cooked red-wine raisin vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Holidays & Events Christmas Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with olive oil and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Roast until squash is browned and tender, 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add raisins to a small pot with vinegar. Bring to a boil, then drain and sprinkle over squash along with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
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
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 SPINACH AND GRUYERE
This is another good way to fix acorn squash, Plus get another vegetable(Spinach) to help get your 3 to 5 vegetables. This is an easy to make recipe. The recipe comes from Sunset.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Spinach
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the squash and cut each in half lenghthwise: scoop out and discard seeds; Place squash halves, cut side down, in a 10-by-15 inch pan.
- Bake in a 400 degree regular or convection oven until squash is just tender when pierced, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, squeeze moisture from spinach; in a bowl, mix spinach, 3/4 cup cheese and walnuts; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- With tongs or a spatula, turn squash halves over and spoon spinach mixture equally into cavities of squash; Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Return squash to oven and bake until cheese melts and filling is hot in the center, 15 to 20 minutes, Serve.
ACORN SQUASH WITH SPINACH STUFFING
Here's a recipe that combines two of my favorite vegetables - squash and spinach. It's one of my family's favorites.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute celery and onions in oil until tender. Add the spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. , In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans and remaining salt. Drain water from baking pan. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with spinach mixture; sprinkle crumb mixture over top. Dot with butter. Bake 15 minutes longer or until the squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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
Tips:
- Choose ripe and firm acorn squash for the best flavor and texture.
- To easily cut the squash, use a sharp knife to slice it in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Roast the squash at a high temperature (425°F) for a caramelized exterior and tender flesh.
- Use a combination of olive oil and butter to roast the squash for a rich and flavorful result.
- Season the squash with salt, pepper, and thyme for a classic flavor profile.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve the roasted squash with a side of mixed greens or a dollop of yogurt for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Roasted acorn squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With its tender flesh and caramelized exterior, this recipe is sure to impress. The addition of spinach and Gruyère cheese adds a creamy and flavorful touch that elevates the dish. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover roasted squash. Simply reheat the squash in a skillet or oven until warmed through, then add the spinach and cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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