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closeup of halved roasted acorn squash with melting butter

Simple Roasted Acorn Squash

5 from 1 vote
Perhaps the most underrated squash out there, this simple roasted acorn squash recipe is an easy, satisfying, and versatile side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Toppings such as butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, chopped walnuts, or freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, cutting along one of the depression lines.
  3. Scoop out and discard the seeds from each squash half.
  4. Brush (or spread with fingers) a little olive oil on each half, on the fleshy, cut side.
  5. Sprinkle a little salt on the cut side.
  6. Turn the squash onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side up.
  7. Bake about 35 minutes, or until a fork pierces the flesh easily.
  8. Add desired toppings.
  9. Enjoy!