Super Savory Garlic Butter Acorn Squash Recipe!

This is a savory version of the classic fall flavor of acorn squash!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2acorn squash, halved and seeded

  • ¼cupbutter, divided

  • 4teaspoonsminced garlic, divided

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Place each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.

  3. Bake squash in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash over and place 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon garlic into each squash. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Bake squash, cut-side up until tender, about 20 more minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
7g
37%
Cholesterol
31mg
10%
Sodium
90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
2g
Vitamin C
28mg
142%
Calcium
91mg
7%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
882mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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