Herb Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash

Name: Herb Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 large acorn squash (or 2 small); ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese + more for garnishing; 2–3 Tbsp. fresh herbs or 1 tsp. dried (we suggest: thyme, sage, rosemary, or oregano); 1 Tbsp. butter, melted; ½ tsp. garlic powder; ¼ tsp. salt + more to taste; ⅛ tsp. black pepper

5 steps

Prep:30minCook:25min

This personally isn't my favorite but if you like squash, you'll like this more earthy take on them. Make sure to cut out the bottom where the stem would connect so there's no hard spot there

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:06:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories47.2 kcal (2%)

Total Fat2.3 g (3%)

Carbs5.7 g (2%)

Sugars0 g (0%)

Protein1.7 g (3%)

Sodium113.8 mg (6%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1acorn squash

large

⅓ cupshredded parmesan cheese

more for garnishing

2 Tbspfresh herbs

or 1 tsp. dried, we suggest: thyme, sage, rosemary, or oregano

1 Tbspbutter

melted

½ tspgarlic powder

¼ tspsalt

+ more to taste

⅛ tspblack pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400℉.

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Step 2

Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Then slice each half into ½-inch thick slices.

Knife

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss to combine.

Bowl

Step 4

Transfer to a large sheet pan. Using your hands, gently press parmesan cheese onto the squash for maximum coverage.

Step 5

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until squash is cooked through and parmesan cheese is crispy and slightly browned. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and herbs, if desired.

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