This is a simple roasted acorn squash recipe! It’s sweet and delicious and it can be served as a great side dish or as a topping for your salad!
Can you eat the skin of an acorn squash?
Yes! I actually love the skin roasted like this. I was at a function recently where we were served roasted acorn squash in different sized wedges. The people around me weren’t eating their skins. I had a hard decision to make: do I follow the hordes and not eat the delicious skin or do I boldly show people that they are okay to eat?
I ate them.
A few people said to me, “They’re okay to eat?” And of course I replied, “You bet your sweet bippy.” They, in turn, ate the skin and said, “Oh, it’s good.”
I love schooling people. 😉
A squash memory
When I was growing up, we used to have roasted acorn squash. My mom cut the squash in half, scooped out the seeds, put the two halves in a pan, face up, with some honey and butter in the hollowed-out centers.
Talk about glorious!
Funnily enough, I can’t remember what Mom used to serve with it; whether meat or starch, I just don’t know. I’m sure we didn’t have only a veggie for dinner, though. My folks loved their vittles.
I remember taking my spoon and scraping the squash out of its shell until I hit the skin. By the time I was done with my half, the skin was practically see-through. I didn’t eat the skin back then because my folks didn’t. But if I could go back, I would eat it now.
I used to love to eat that dish! I made it for Christopher a bunch of times when we were first married. But then it fell off the radar.
Why? Who knows! But I think it might have had something to do with feeling guilty about all the honey and butter I used to put in the acorn squash halves.
Today, this roasted acorn squash recipe is my preferred recipe for acorn squash. It’s easier, faster and I feel it’s healthier than the old way.
Christopher loves it this way, too!
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How to make roasted acorn squash
Pre-step
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – acorn squash, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, basil, parsley and salt.
Step two
Slice the acorn squash in half, scoop the seeds out and proceed to slice the squash into thinnish rings. I cut the rings in half.
Step three
Get a large stainless steel mixing bowl and dump the sliced acorn squash into it. Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, parsley and some salt.
Step four
Mix them all together with a spatula and arrange the squash on the jelly roll pan. Take maple syrup and dribble it over the squash.
Step five
Put the pan of squash in the oven and bake it for 15 minutes. Flip the squash over and continue baking it for 15 more minutes.
Nice and tender!!
I transfer the roasted acorn squash to my blue platter and make two salads. Christopher and I are going to have roasted acorn squash on salad for dinner!
Let’s look at the squash on a salad.
Yum, Yum!! I’m here to tell you that this roasted acorn squash is super delicious and easy to make.
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Simple Roasted Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash cut in half horizontally through the stem, seeds removed and then cut in further slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup for dribbling
Instructions
Make it!
- Preheat oven 400 F and line a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, add the acorn squash, olive oil, basil, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and salt
- Take a spatula and mix the ingredients with the squash so it is covered
- Lay the acorn squash on the pan so they aren’t touching
- Dribble maple syrup across the squash, use whatever amount you enjoy, I used about 1 tablespoon
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip squash and bake for 15 more minutes
- Serve with a main dish or on a salad
- Eat
- Smile
- Enjoy
Danielle
I think just roasting it simply is the best way for squash. It lets the flavours shine through.
Elaine
I agree Danielle, thank you for your comment!
Luci's Morsels
Yum! This looks delicious! I love acorn squash and I’ll definitely have to try this recipe.
Elaine
Thanks so much Luci!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Roasting veg is my favourite way to prepare them! Love those caramelized bits! This looks like a delicious side to pretty much anything. Great tip about the skin – I usually just peel so that will save me the step 😉
Elaine
Hehe Dawn, and I believe there are good nutrients in the skin as well as fiber!
Caroline
I love roasted vegetables, particularly squash. Simple is so often the best way too – looks great.
Elaine
Thanks Caroline. I agree, simple usually rocks it!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
A simple roasted veggie recipe is always in order! What an absolutely gorgeous way to prepare acorn squash! I love the idea of eating it plain, but also am day-dreaming of all the things you could top with it – starting with the lovely salad you highlighted!
Elaine
Hehe. Thanks Monica!!
Helena
I love veggies in so many different ways! I can definitely eat the skin although it depends, too. Great healthy recipe!
Elaine
Thanks Helena 🙂
Patty
I never knew of this way to roast acorn squash, that looks so good, I love simple ways of cooking/baking veggies and savor their true flavors. I don’t know if I’ll eat the skin, I’m kind of OCD about any skin, fruit, veggies, chicken, can’t eat it :), I’m willing to try though, I’ll let you know how I liked it 🙂
Elaine
Hehe Patty! If skin grosses you out, then take a pass. It’s a little chewy but think of all the fiber! 😉
Christopher
This really is a FANTASTIC way to prepare and to serve squash. It’s so fun to eat this way. Great recipe.