Roasted Acorn Squash
This Roasted Acorn Squash is sweet, savory and the perfect side dish! This easy squash recipe is perfect for the holidays or a nice dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash
- Olive oil for brushing
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or brown sugar monkfruit if low carb
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- Optional: salt to taste and add a drizzle of honey before serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Carefully slice the acorn squash lengthwise. Scrape the seeds and strings away from the squash.
- In a small bowl combine the sweetener, chili powder and salt.
- Lightly spray the cut side of the squash with the olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings. Place the squash cut side down on a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Carefully flip the squash and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.
- Before serving divide the butter among the four squash halves and allow it to melt. Add salt to taste and drizzle with honey if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 half roasted acorn squashCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 19.6gProtein: 1.9gFat: 12gCholesterol: 30.5mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 0.4g
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