Name: Maple-Roasted Squash with Pecans Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved and seeds removed; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Maple-Roasted Squash with Pecans Recipe

Lenka Zander Modified: July 17, 2024

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How To Make Maple-Roasted Squash with Pecans

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the halved acorn squash on a baking sheet, cut side up.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, and salt.
Brush the maple mixture over the cut side of the squash.
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden brown.
While the squash is roasting, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Remove the roasted squash from the oven and sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top.
Serve the maple-roasted squash warm as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition

Calories : 210kcal
Total Fat : 13g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Sodium : 300mg
Total Carbohydrate : 24g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugars : 10g
Protein : 2g

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