How to Roast Acorn Squash
As fall approaches, I thought it would be a good idea to show you how to roast acorn squash. It's such a yummy fall and winter treat that's versatile and so good for you.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squashes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Wash the acorn squashes and dry them off.
- Cut squashes in half from stem to tip, and then slice off a small sliver on the uncut side to provide a flat spot to sit on.
- Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and discard.
- Brush some olive oil on the cut flat spots and then arrange the squash halves on a baking sheet with a little space in between them.
- Brush olive oil generously on the open sides of the squash halves then sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper.
- Place baking sheet in oven on the center rack and bake for 40 to 60 minutes, until tender when pierced with fork or small knife.