Acorn squash, a unique winter squash with a sweet and nutty flavor, is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in many ways. Roasting is one of the simplest and most flavorful methods of preparing acorn squash. This cooking method brings out its natural sweetness, caramelizes its edges, and makes it tender but still slightly firm. To elevate the flavor even further, a combination of honey and cinnamon is added. Honey adds a golden brown glaze to the squash, while cinnamon provides a warm and comforting aroma. Together, these ingredients create a roasted honey cinnamon acorn squash that is both sweet and savory, making it a delicious and nutritious side dish or main course.
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ROASTED HONEY CINNAMON ACORN SQUASH
Caramelized roasted honey cinnamon acorn squash is drizzled with honey and cinnamon, and sprinkled with crumbled cheese and crunchy almonds.
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place acorn squash slices, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to cover all the slices evenly. Place slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with honey and cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn each slice carefully. Continue baking until tender and well browned, about 10 minutes more. Move slices onto a serving plate and sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
HONEY SPICED ACORN SQUASH
"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.-Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the honey, butter, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Cut squash in half; discard the seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until squash is tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.,
Nutrition Facts :
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 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
HONEY-ROASTED SQUASH
We looked for small squash and served them cut in half. You may quarter larger squash if necessary. Using various types of squash makes for an attractive presentation.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut squash in half, and remove seeds using an ice-cream scoop or large spoon. Arrange them cut side up on a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter, honey, and thyme over medium heat until melted and thoroughly combined. Using a pastry brush, coat the squash with butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
HAZELNUT & HONEY ROASTED SQUASH
I enjoy both winter squash and nuts and combined them to make this tasty variation on baked acorn squash. I added apples to give it an extra level of flavor. It will go well with most hearty entrees.-Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the hazelnuts, butter, honey and shallot in a food processor; cover and pulse until hazelnuts are finely chopped., Place squash in a greased shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt. Spread 1/2 cup hazelnut mixture over squash. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the apple, lemon juice, cinnamon and remaining hazelnut mixture. Spoon over squash; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until apples and squash are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for acorn squash that is heavy for its size and has a deep green color. Avoid squash with bruises or soft spots.
- Roast the squash cut-side down: This will help the squash to caramelize and brown evenly.
- Use a high oven temperature: This will help the squash to cook quickly and evenly.
- Add flavorings to the squash before roasting: You can add a variety of flavorings to the squash before roasting, such as olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, or cumin.
- Roast the squash until it is tender: The squash is done roasting when it is tender when pierced with a fork.
Conclusion:
Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for fall. This recipe is simple to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and savory flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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