Easy Healthy Baked Acorn Squash

Julie Wunder

Looking for a Baked Acorn Squash Recipe? This Healthy Roasted Acorn Squash takes only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep. It's naturally sweet with cinnamon, nutmeg and only a hint of brown sugar that's optional. This easy side is sure to be the star of the meal proving that fall sides can be simple and tasty!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients

1 acorn squash, cut in half
½ teaspoon coconut oil, melted
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional- can sub maple syrup or leave off

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Brush the coconut oil over all sides of the acorn squash.
Sprinkle with the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Place in a 9x9 casserole dish. Put ½ cup of water in the bottom on the pan. Cover with foil.
Cook for 40 minutes and remove the foil.
Cook uncovered for the remaining 15 minutes.

Notes

You can omit the sugar altogether as well! This small amount brings out the flavor!
The hardest part of the entire recipe is cutting this baby in half. You can microwave it for a minute or two to help out and use a very sharp knife. Obviously, keep your fingers completely away.

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 791IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg

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