How to Cook Acorn Squash

Here's how to cook acorn squash. Cooking acorn squash is so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t experimented with this healthy powerhouse of flavor and nutrition!  

⏱ 55 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 45min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings ⭐ 5.0 (62) 👁 4
How to Cook Acorn Squash

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut acorn squash in half. Using a large spoon, scoop out seeds and pulp and discard.
  3. Place squash in a shallow baking pan cut side up.
  4. Rub with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper (and brown sugar if using).
  5. Roast uncovered (flesh side up) for 40-50 minutes or until golden and tender.

Nutrition per serving

Protein1g
Carbs28g
Fat11g
209kcal
1gProtein
28gCarbs
11gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$149.00
Per Serving
$37.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$298.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
acorn squash 2 $79.00
butter 4 tbsp $66.00
salt and black pepper - -
brown sugar 2 tbsp $4.00

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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How to Cook Acorn Squash

Ingredients:
  • 2 acorn squash
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

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