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Roasted acorn squash is a delicious side that is simple to make and ready in minutes! With only a handful of ingredients, it is the perfect side dish to make at the last minute that compliments many main dishes. The flavors of the acorn squash pair so nicely with the herbs and parmesan cheese. This will become your favorite side dish to enjoy throughout the season. 

Roasted Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is one of my favorite winter squashes. It is not only nutritious but loaded with so much flavor. It is super versatile and pairs with so many different meals. This roasted acorn squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. There are so many reasons to fall in love with roasted acorn squash!

• Packed with so many nutritional benefits
• Flavorful
• Totally Versatile
• Easy to prep and ready in minutes. 
• Perfect to pair with all your comfort dishes throughout the fall and winter. 
• Diet-friendly. It is naturally gluten-free (check the seasonings and other ingredients you add) 
• Beautiful texture and color! 

Pair with your favorite pot roast, beef stew, or another comfort dish that you love. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Medium Acorn Squash, halved and sliced
• ½ Cup Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Teaspoons Herbes de Provence
• 1 Teaspoon Coarse Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

How to Make Roasted Acorn Squash

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an average-sized baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• If you’re unsure of how to prep the squash, simply cut it in half, height-wise, scoop out the seeds, and then slice it into ½-inch pieces using a sharp knife. Discard the stem portions. 
• Place the sliced acorn squash in a large mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients.

• Toss until the squash is well-coated. Line the squash up on the prepared pan, scooping the remaining ingredients from the bowl and sprinkling it over the squash pieces.

• Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until the bottoms turn a rich golden brown. Enjoy!

Tips, Tricks and FAQs

• If you want to ensure both sides of your acorn squash pieces are browned, then you will want to flip each piece gently halfway through the roasting process. 
• If you cannot find herbes de Provence, you can swap it out for Italian seasoning.
• Adjust the seasonings to fit your desired preferences. 
• If desired, you can peel your acorn squash. However, you might find that the pieces don’t hold together as well once they are roasted. The skin does cook nicely and provides a nice flavor and texture. 
• The cooking time is determined by how thick your slices of acorn squash are. If they are thinner, cook them for less time; if they are thicker, add more time. 
• Be sure all the pieces are the same thickness so they all cook evenly. 
• You can use other oils similar to olive oil if desired. Sunflower and avocado oil are great substitutes. 

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