Description
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender acorn squash wedges are seasoned with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs, then roasted to golden perfection. A perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 large acorn squash, halved, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare squash: In a large bowl, toss the acorn squash slices with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast squash: Arrange the slices on the baking sheet, roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Notes:
- You can leave the skin on the squash—it becomes tender and edible when roasted.
- For added sweetness, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 squash
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
