Parmesan-Topped Acorn Squash
Tired of overly-sweet winter squash recipes? This Parmesan-topped acorn squash roasted with fresh herbs and topped with Parmesan is just what you need!
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 medium acorn squash, (cut in half lengthwise, seeds and strings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, (minced — or 1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place the squash halves in the dish, cut-side down.cooking spray, 1 medium acorn squash
- Cover the baking dish loosely with foil, place in the oven, and bake for 30 minutes. Once finished, remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, sage, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh sage, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Carefully cut each squash half into three wedges and place them back in the baking dish, skin-side down.
- Brush all the fleshy sides of the squash with the olive oil mixture.
- Cover and bake for about 20 more minutes or until you can easily pierce the squash with a fork.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Notes
This recipe is for 3 servings of Parmesan roasted squash. Each serving is 2 slices.
If you substitute another variety of squash, be sure to adjust the roasting times accordingly.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Parmesan-Topped Acorn Squash
Serving Size
2 slices
Amount per Serving
Calories
84
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.9
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1.2
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.5
g
Cholesterol
2.9
mg
1
%
Sodium
243.1
mg
10
%
Potassium
194.6
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
7.5
g
3
%
Fiber
2.4
g
10
%
Sugar
2.5
g
3
%
Protein
1.7
g
3
%
Net carbs
5.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.