Description
This Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash recipe is the perfect comfort dish for fall. It’s a delicious combination of sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans, all baked to perfection in tender acorn squash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squash
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the squash.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats for a complete meal.
- For added flavor, try adding a pinch of cloves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg