Brown Sugar Acorn Squash
servings
Need a simple, tasty Fall side dish? Make Brown Sugar Acorn Squash! This tender squash is flavored with a pinch of salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making a delicious side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 small to medium acorn squash
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F, and prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Cut both ends of the acorn squash off and slice in half. Remove the seeds and cut each half of the squash into slices that are between ½-inch and 1-inch in thickness.
- In a large bowl, combine the salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the sliced acorn squash and drizzle with the olive oil. mix well so that all of the slices are coated.
- Place slices in a single layer on the prepare baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg