Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delectable Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash recipe. It’s a perfect balance of sweet maple syrup, warm spices, and crunchy pecans, all roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Acorn Squash:
- 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Maple Glaze:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping:
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Squash: Slice each acorn squash half into 1-inch thick wedges and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Season Squash: Brush with olive oil or butter, season with salt and pepper.
- Make Maple Glaze: Mix maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drizzle over squash slices and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add Pecans: Flip squash, drizzle with remaining maple mixture, sprinkle pecans, and roast for another 15–20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the squash and maple mixture ahead of time.
- This dish complements roasted meats or serves as a vegetarian holiday side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
