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Cinnamon Maple Roasted Acorn Squash

Cinnamon Maple Roasted Acorn Squash

This Cinnamon Maple Roasted Acorn Squash is a sweet and savory dish perfect for fall gatherings, featuring caramelized flavors and warming spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation and Roasting
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into wedges about 1 inch thick.
  3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Toss the squash wedges until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until fork-tender and caramelized around the edges.
  6. Serve warm, drizzled with any leftover seasoning from the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different sweeteners like honey or add spices such as nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor.

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