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roasted acorn squash halves on baking sheet

Tender Roasted Acorn Squash Halves

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It couldn’t be simpler to make perfect, tender roasted acorn squash halves: this savoury winter squash is super flavourful without a lot of fuss. Use squash halves to make stuffed squash or scoop out the roasted flesh to use as a mash or add to recipes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword acorn squash, roasted vegetables
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, grain free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 halves
Author Desiree Nielsen, RD

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash about 1 pound (450 g) each
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • salt to taste
  • freshly cracked pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, set aside.
  • Cut acorn squash in halves. Rub halves with oil and season with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Place cut side down on baking sheet and bake until tender but not mushy, about 35-40 minutes.
  • Serve stuffed with your favourite filling, or scoop out the roasted flesh for use as a mash or in recipes.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from my Vegan Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash.