Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash with this easy-to-follow recipe. This side dish is perfect for fall or any time you want a tasty and nutritious addition to your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Acorn Squash:
- 1 medium acorn squash, halved, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Squash: Toss acorn squash slices with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Roast: Roast for 20 minutes, flip slices, sprinkle with Parmesan, and roast for another 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispier finish, broil the squash for the last 1–2 minutes.
- You can eat the squash skin if it’s soft or peel it after roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
