Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, and salt.
- Brush the mixture onto the cut sides of the squashes.
- Place the squashes cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
- Flip the squashes, sprinkle with pecans, and roast for an additional 15 minutes or until tender.
Notes
- Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving for added sweetness.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be served as a side for vegetarian meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half squash
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg