Keto Simple Baked Acorn Squash

Elevate your low-carb menu with this Keto Simple Baked Acorn Squash, a perfect side dish that’s equal parts healthy and flavorful. Tender acorn squash halves are brushed with a luscious blend of olive oil and melted unsalted butter, then seasoned with garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper for a savory kick. Topped with a golden layer of parmesan cheese, this keto-friendly recipe comes together with minimal prep and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving it alongside your favorite protein, this easy baked acorn squash recipe is a satisfying way to stay on track with your keto lifestyle. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and packed with cozy, herbaceous flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium acorn squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the acorn squash thoroughly, then cut it in half vertically with a sharp knife. Scoop out the seeds and stringy insides from each half.

Step 3

Place the acorn squash halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.

Step 4

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the olive oil and butter. Microwave for about 20 seconds or until the butter is melted. Stir the mixture together.

Step 5

Brush the olive oil and butter mixture evenly over the flesh of the acorn squash halves.

Step 6

Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly over each squash half.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the baked squash.

Step 9

Return the squash to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Step 10

Allow the squash to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your keto-friendly baked acorn squash as a delicious side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(933.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	987.5

Total Fat 55.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 70.9mg	0%
Sodium 1284.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 486.1mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 3803.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 48.1%