Ingredients and Equipment Needed
1 acorn squash, cut in half- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- Foil-covered baking sheet
Instructions
1. Preheat oven at 400ºF.2. Scoop out the seeds from inside of the squash. You can either dispose of them or keep them for later to season and toast them for a tasty snack.
3. Rub the inside and top of both halves with butter.
4. Sprinkle brown sugar inside both halves.
5. Score both halves by using a sharp knife and cutting lines both vertically and horizontally. Be sure no to cut too deep or pierce the skin.
6. Place squash on a baking sheet in the center of oven. Bake for one hour.
5. Score both halves by using a sharp knife and cutting lines both vertically and horizontally. Be sure no to cut too deep or pierce the skin.
6. Place squash on a baking sheet in the center of oven. Bake for one hour.
7. After one hour, pierce the squash with a fork to check if they are done. The squash should be tender and golden brown.
8. The well of butter and sugar can be used to moisten up the rest of acorn.
References
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Recipe Details
Servings: 2-4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Tips and Health Benefits
- Choose squash that are heavy for their size and have a hard, deep-colored rind that is free of blemishes and mold.c
- Winter squash (like acorn squash) are a good source of potassium, iron, fiber, riboflavin and vitamins A and C.c
- The omega-3 fatty acids in acorn squash provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Season with salt, pepper and cinnamon if desired.c You can also drizzle with maple syrup.
- To prepare the seeds, sprinkle them with your desired seasonings (salt and pepper, season salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, chili powder or even powdered ranch dressing mix) and roast them on 160-170°F (about 75°C) in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
