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5 from 13 votes

Seriously Simple Acorn Squash

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: DINNER, gluten free, kids, recipes, vegetarian
Cuisine: kids
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 Acorn squash cut in half lengthwise with the seeds removed
  • 2 tsp of organic butter
  • 1 tbsp of brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Place cut squash face down on a rimmed cookie sheet that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven turn face side up and season each cavity with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each tsp of butter into little pieces and place one teaspoon in each squash half. Sprinkle each side with one and a half tsp of brown sugar and place back into the oven for 15 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy a little slice of heaven!

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 1496mg | Fiber: 6g | Vitamin A: 1580IU | Vitamin C: 47.4mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg