Best Lemony Acorn Slices Recipes

PARMESAN ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

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Very simple but satisfying way to make acorn squash. This is also good with delicata squash.

Provided by stephtaylor

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) acorn squash - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch slices
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Toss squash slices, Parmesan cheese, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated; spread into a jelly roll pan.
Roast in preheated oven until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ACORN SQUASH SLICES

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Roasted acorn squash slices are a favorite with my family. This recipe has a sweet maple flavor from syrup and an appealing nuttiness from pecans. It's easy, too, because you don't have to peel the squash. -Richard Lamb, Williamsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY ACORN SQUASH

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A delightful seasonal dish. Tip: Microwave the squash just a few seconds at a time until softened just enough to get a knife through.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large acorn squash
1 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Wash the squash; cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane.
Cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, discarding ends.
Place slices in a large skillet.
Add 1 cup water; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons water.
Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; carefully add lemon juice (it will sizzle), butter, salt and pepper.
Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts.
Place, squash on a serving plate and top with syrup.