Best Spiced Acorn Squash Recipes
HONEY SPICED ACORN SQUASH
"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.-Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the honey, butter, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Cut squash in half; discard the seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until squash is tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.,
Nutrition Facts :
ROASTED SPICED ACORN SQUASH
Cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper complement sweet roasted acorn squash in this easy side dish. Try it with Roasted Pork with Onions and Citrus or Parmesan risotto.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Arrange squash, cut side down, in a single layer and roast until tender, 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g
SPICED BAKED ACORN SQUASH
Wonderfully rich and full of beta carotene! These are available year-round, so you don't have to wait for the harvest season to enjoy them! :)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Halve squash and remove seeds and pulp; rinse.
- Add 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar, and a pinch nutmeg to each half.
- Dot each half with butter and drizzle a tsp.
- of brandy over top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45-90 minutes, or until squash is tender (time depends on size of squash, really).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 90.8, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 20.6, Protein 1.9
SPICED ACORN SQUASH
Working full time, I found I didn't always have time to cook the meals my family loved, so I re-created many of those dishes in the slow cooker. This treatment for squash is one of our favorites. -Carol Greco, Centereach, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h45m
Yield 4 squash halves.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with raisins. Top each with 1 tablespoon butter. Wrap each half individually in heavy-duty foil, sealing tightly., Pour water into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place squash in slow cooker, cut side up (packets may be stacked). Cook, covered, on high 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until squash is tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ACORN SPICED SQUASH
When fall comes to Horsham, Pennsylvania, George Mankin likes to prepare this wonderful, cinnamon-and-maple flavored squash recipe. It's so quick and easy in the microwave and also, a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pierce squash several times with a fork. Place on paper towels; microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the butter, syrup and vinegar. Combine the ginger, cinnamon and mace. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Brush cut sides with butter mixture; sprinkle with spice mixture., Place on a large microwave-safe plate; cover with paper towels. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ACORN SQUASH WITH SPICED BRAZIL NUT FILLING
Whole and chopped Brazil Nuts can now be found in my area thanks to Trader Joe's and EarthFare. This is great recipe for a brazil nut filling. From an old Southern Living.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise; then scrape out seeds and stringy portions.
- Put dry ingredients, nuts and grated rind in mixing bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Place squash halves in baking pan and fill with crumbly mixture.
- Set the bottom of the baking pan in hot water, cover and bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.
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