easy_baked_acorn_squash
  • Prep Time:

  • Cook Time: 1 hour

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 acorn squashes
4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (can replace with 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper per squash half for a savory flavor)

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out seeds.
Fill a baking pan with about 1/2 inch of water.
Place the squash in the pan, flesh side up. If they are lopsided, slice the underside horizontally so the bottom sits flat on the pan.
Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (or ground pepper if you prefer a savory flavor) to each half and spread evenly across the flesh.
Bake for about 1 hour, or until flesh is tender.
Serve as a side with meat or another main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 150
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Carbohydrates 40 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 17 g
Added Sugars included 16 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 72 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 759 mg

Recipe adapted from American Indian Health and Wellness Project

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Easy Baked Acorn Squash. Recipe source: Recipe adapted from American Indian Health and Wellness Project. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.