Best 4 Skillet Acorn Squash Recipes
Acorn squash is a delicious and versatile winter squash that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the easiest and most flavorful ways to cook acorn squash is to roast it in a skillet with butter, salt, and pepper. The squash becomes tender and caramelized, and the skin becomes crispy and edible. This simple dish is a great side dish for any meal, or it can be served as a vegetarian main course.
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SKILLET SUMMER SQUASH
The good old-fashioned country way. This is definitely NOT diet food. You don't drain the bacon fat off after you brown it. If you really have to, you can substitute butter, but it won't be the same. You can also use this recipe with a combination of yellow and pattypan squash.
Provided by Clotho98
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onions and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
- Cover skillet and cook squash mixture over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY ACORN SQUASH
Baking winter squash cut side down in a small amount of water really makes it tender, and eliminates tough spots. This recipe came from a sticker on a squash I bought several years ago.
Provided by GrandmaIsCooking
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut squash in half and remove all seeds and strings. (Scrape the inside of the squash with the edge of a spoon).
- Place squash halves upside down in a shallow pan. Pour water in pan to a depth of 1/4 inch (may use more or less water depending upon size of pan used).
- Bake for 35 minutes. If any water remains, drain it off.
- Turn squash over. Sprinkle cut side of squash lightly with salt if desired. Mix together the marmalade and melted butter and spoon over cut side of squash pieces.
- Place under broiler for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6, Protein 1.8
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
Tips:
- Choose the right acorn squash: Look for squash that is deep green in color and has a firm, heavy feel. Avoid squash with bruises or blemishes.
- Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook the squash until it is tender: You can cook the squash in a skillet over medium heat for about 15 minutes per side, or in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes.
- Serve the squash with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, and maple syrup.
Conclusion:
Acorn squash is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, there is an acorn squash recipe out there for you. With its sweet and nutty flavor, acorn squash is sure to please everyone at your table.
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