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.
Servings: 10 pieces depending on size of squash
Calories: 41kcal
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: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.3mg