Honey Glazed Acorn Squash Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Honey Glazed Acorn Squash recipe, perfectly suited for a healthy, low-cholesterol meal. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a delicious vegetable dish that’s ideal for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
- 4 acorn squash
- 1/2 – 1 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s ready to bake your squash to perfection. -
Prepare Squash:
Wash and slice the acorn squash in half, removing the seeds and fibrous strands from the center. Arrange the squash halves in a shallow 10-inch baking dish, ensuring they fit snugly without overlapping. -
Make Glaze:
In a small saucepan, melt the margarine over low heat. Once melted, stir in the honey and salt until well combined. This heavenly glaze will add sweetness and flavor to your squash. -
Coat Squash:
Pour the honey and margarine mixture evenly over the prepared squash, ensuring each half is generously coated with the glaze. This step is key to achieving that irresistible sweetness in every bite. -
Bake Covered:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or a lid to seal in the flavors and moisture. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes. During this time, the squash will begin to soften and absorb the delicious glaze, creating a mouthwatering aroma in your kitchen. -
Uncover and Bake:
After 40 minutes, carefully remove the foil or lid from the baking dish, allowing the squash to bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. This final step will help caramelize the glaze, giving the squash a golden brown hue and a hint of caramelized sweetness. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Once baked to perfection, remove the squash from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. The tender texture and rich flavors of the honey-glazed acorn squash are sure to delight your taste buds. Serve as a side dish alongside your favorite protein or enjoy it as a wholesome snack on its own.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 258.4
- Fat: 15.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 568.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.2g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 23.2g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords:
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Notes:
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your preference for sweetness.
- For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg over the squash before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Indulge in the natural sweetness of acorn squash with this delectable recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or simply craving a nutritious side dish, this Honey Glazed Acorn Squash is sure to impress!
