Dairy-Free Simple Baked Acorn Squash
Transform your fall dining experience with this **Dairy-Free Simple Baked Acorn Squash**, a dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfectly roasted to bring out its natural sweetness, the tender acorn squash is elevated with a luscious glaze of pure maple syrup, warm cinnamon, and a hint of savory olive oil. This effortless recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep, making it a go-to side dish for busy weeknights or festive holiday meals. With optional fresh sage for garnish, it’s both visually stunning and packed with seasonal flavors—all without any dairy! Serve this vegan-friendly recipe warm for a comforting, nutrient-rich addition to your table. Keywords: dairy-free baked acorn squash, vegan roasted squash, easy fall side dish, maple cinnamon glaze.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cut each acorn squash in half vertically. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits from the center of each half.
Step 3
Place the acorn squash halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, then brush the oil evenly over the surface.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 6
Brush the maple syrup mixture generously over the cut sides of the squash halves.
Step 7
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 45-50 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 8
Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Step 9
If desired, garnish with chopped fresh sage before serving. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1789.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1331.0 |
| Total Fat 29.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1250.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 282.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 77.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.6g | |
| Protein 19.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 794.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7561.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories