Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash is a delicious and simple dish that brings out the natural sweetness of acorn squash with a hint of maple flavor and crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 acorn squash, cut in half and scooped/seeded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar or honey)
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Place the squash halves on a baking sheet with the scooped holes facing up and divide the butter and maple syrup between the holes.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about 40-50 minutes, basting the insides with the butter and syrup in the holes.
- Finish: Sprinkle on the toasted pecans and enjoy with a spoon!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness level by using more or less maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash, Acorn Squash Recipe, Fall Side Dish, Vegetarian Recipe
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