Healthy Roasted Acorn Squash Slices

All you need to make this easy acorn squash recipe are 7 simple ingredients:

• acorn squash
• olive oil
• dried thyme
• freshly grated parmesan
• garlic powder
• butter
• fresh sage

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

If you’d like to change things up a bit, you can grill the squash instead of roasting it in the oven! I tested it both ways and they were equally as delicious, but roasting was a little less labour-intensive (which was why I chose to post this version).

To grill them, simply coat the slices in olive oil, garlic powder, thyme salt + pepper. Place on the grill for 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Plate and toss in sage butter + parmesan.

Grilling adds a bit of a smokey flavour to this dish!

The hardest part of this recipe is cutting up the squash – but promise it’s not too difficult! All you need is a sharp chef’s knife and a cutting board. A dish cloth can be handy to help push down the sharp end of the knife, too.

1. Start by chopping off the hard ends of the squash.
2. Then, place the squash upright on one of the flat cut ends.
3. Take your knife, and cut down the squash to slice it in half (lengthwise).
4. Remove the seeds using a spoon.
5. Place squash half on the cutting board, face side down. Then, cut across the squash into 3/4-inch pieces.

Winter squash like acorn is a great source of:

• dietary fibre
• vitamins, like vitamin A, C, K, and multiple B vitamins (like folate, thiamin, niacin, and B6)
• minerals, like potassium, magnesium, and manganese
• antioxidants, like lutein and zeaxanthin

You bet! The skin of acorn squash, once cooked, is super soft, tender, and totally edible.

Eating the skin is a great way to maximize those nutrition benefits, too. That said, you can always remove the skin (after cooking) and just eat the flesh if preferred. I understand that it’s a personal preference 🙂

Because this acorn squash recipe is a source of complex carbohydrates, I recommend serving this with some non-starchy vegetables and a quality protein to balance out your meal. Some ideas:

• pair with some simple seafood, like baked salmon, baked cod, or garlic-sautéed shrimp
• pair with simple meats or poultry, like chicken, turkey, or steak
• pair with plant-based protein sources, like baked tofu or tempeh
• pair with other roasted veggies, like broccolini or cauliflower or some leafy greens, like sautéed spinach or kale

With their cozy, hearty flavour profile, these roasted acorn squash slices would work perfectly with your holiday dinner menu!

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