Vegan Simple Baked Acorn Squash

Elevate your vegan side dish game with this Simple Baked Acorn Squash recipe, a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and hearty flavors. Made with tender, oven-roasted acorn squash halves brushed with olive oil, drizzled with maple syrup, and lightly seasoned with cinnamon, salt, and pepper, this dish is both comforting and wholesome. The addition of toasted crushed walnuts and a sprinkle of dried cranberries adds a satisfying crunch and a burst of tart sweetness to every bite. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep, this recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or as an easy weeknight meal. Plus, it's vegan, gluten-free, and naturally packed with nutrients, making it a crowd-pleasing, plant-based powerhouse.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized acorn squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup crushed walnuts
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the acorn squashes thoroughly. With a sharp knife, carefully cut each squash in half through the stem to the base.

Step 3

Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp from each half using a spoon.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Brush the insides and tops of the squash halves with olive oil.

Step 6

Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the squash halves.

Step 7

Sprinkle ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper over each half, ensuring even coverage.

Step 8

Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 9

Meanwhile, lightly toast the crushed walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.

Step 10

Remove the baked squash from the oven. Top each half with a portion of the toasted walnuts and a sprinkle of dried cranberries.

Step 11

Return the squash to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 12

Serve warm. Enjoy the delightful flavors and textures of your vegan baked acorn squash.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1880.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1840.7

Total Fat 69.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1263.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 83.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.1g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 848.3mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 7821.7mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 62.9%