Roasted Acorn Squash
Flavored with butter, seasonings, and garlic, this easy roasted acorn squash recipe is a delicious, colorful, and nutritious vegetable side dish 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. Set aside.
- Melt the butter.
- Add the oregano, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the melted 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 the acorn squash slices for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg
