Roasted Acorn Squash
This easy Roasted Acorn Squash recipe is a flavorful, colorful, and nutritious side that goes with everything!
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- 1 large acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise, and seeded.
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the acorn squash in half, lengthwise, and take out the seeds.
- Slice each acorn squash half into ½-inch thick slices.
- Transfer the squash slices to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Melt the butter.
- Add the oregano, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the butter, and stir well to combine.
- Brush the squash slices with the butter mixture.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the squash is tender and cooked through.
- Remove from oven. Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 169 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 23 mg | Sodium: 82 mg | Potassium: 801 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 1165 IU | Vitamin C: 25 mg | Calcium: 84 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 20 g
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