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How To Cook Acorn Squash Slices
Roasted Acorn slices make a quick and delicious side dish that the entire family will enjoy. Easy to make. A great side dish perfect for a busy weeknight.
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings:
10
pieces depending on size of squash
Calories:
41
kcal
Author:
Nija Clark
Ingredients
1
Acorn Squash
Salt and Pepper
- to taste
Olive oil
Orange Pomegranate glaze (optional)
1
teaspoon
Cornstarch
2
tablespoon
Water
2
Oranges
-juiced
½
Pomegranate seeds
2
tablespoon
Maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice acorn squash (see instructions above).
Place squash on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Oil squash slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper then bake.
Roast in oven for 45 to 60 minutes at 375°. While cooking make glaze for squash.
Orange Pomegranate glaze
In a small measuring cup add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water and whisk together.
Set aside.
In a sauce pan add juice of two oranges, pomegranate seeds and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
After one minute stir in the cornstarch water mixture.
Stir until thicken on low-medium heat. Pour over squash.
Nutrition
Calories:
41
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
10
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
0.1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.03
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
2
mg
|
Potassium:
206
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
217
IU
|
Vitamin C:
19
mg
|
Calcium:
29
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg