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Sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt and pepper and bake in oven for 30 minutes. Place on baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over top of each quarter.Carefully cut acorn squash in half, then cut halves into quarters.This roasted acorn squash with smoked paprika was delicious and I hope you give it a try, especially anyone new to working with fall/winter squashes. Greek Yogurt Egg Salad with Smoked Paprika

I couldn’t help but sprinkle a bit of Parmesan on it too after seeing how Sandy serves her spaghetti squash. The smoked paprika added such a nice layer of smoky flavor to the slightly sweet roasted acorn squash. This time I wanted to keep it simple, to be served as a nutritious side dish to something like this balsamic pork roast or a roast chicken (both cooked in the crock pot to continue to keep things on the simple side). I’ve also served roasted acorn squash with bolognese sauce for a lower carb dinner option.

Cut the squash in half vertically, and scoop out the seeds in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. I’ve cooked with acorn squash a couple times, roasting it and then stuffing it. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). The amount of time will very depending on how you slice it. I finally broke into this beautiful acorn squash last week. Roast the acorn squash in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven until fork tender. I’ve always been a little intimidated with preparing them, which is why they tend to sit pretty in a bowl on my counter for weeks sometimes…but they do really add to the fall decor in my kitchen so it’s all good. ‘Tis the season for pretty squash, right? I did not grow up eating fall squashes (or are they called winter squashes, I’m still not sure on that one) like acorn, butternut, delicata and spaghetti squashes but I’ve been really into finding ways to cook them and incorporate them into recipes over the last few years. Brush mixture onto both sides of the acorn squash wedges. So easy to prepare!Ĭlick here to Pin this healthy Roasted Acorn Squash recipe. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce and chili flakes. As we said before, you can make these and enjoy with the dipping sauce, as a side, or as a nice crispy snack.Roasted acorn squash with smoked paprika is a simple healthy side dish recipe and a great way to enjoy this seasonal vegetable. Top the wedges with some parmesan cheese to make them even more delectable. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and then bake for another 20-25 minutes until these babies are nice and crisp. Tips and Recipe Variations Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper makes cleanup much easier. Sprinkle walnut mixture over the roasted squash and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.

Drizzle on that olive oil and sprinkle your spices. While the squash is in the oven, finely chop walnuts and rosemary. ( Note: you can always keep the seeds and roast them as a light snack to munch on throughout the day!) Cut each half of the squash into wedges and place the wedges on a nonstick baking tray. Working in batches as needed, cook them (uncovered) directly over the fire until. They’re nice and simple so you can whip them up easily.īegin by cutting the acorn squash in half and removing the seeds from the middle. Toss the squash wedges with the oil and season them generously with salt. Toss acorn squash and pine nuts with sage leaves and. These wedges work perfectly as a side for whatever main dish you want! They go with almost everything. Preheat oven to roast at 375F Heat a saucepan over medium heat and then melt the butter in the pan. They’re so flexible, and can be used in stews, soups, salads, and more. Roast for 30 minutes, or until beautifully coloured and tender. So good.Īcorn squash is a winter squash packed with Vitamin A, B6, C, and potassium. I enjoyed these wedges with a pesto dipping sauce. As the winter months approach, there are fewer options at the market, which can be exciting because it forces me to create new recipes with ingredients I wouldn’t usually cook with. This acorn squash was a farmer’s market find. Sweet and savory roasted acorn squash wedges tossed with brown sugar, spicy paprika, black pepper, and fresh thyme. You’re going to love these Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges.