Description
Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Butter is a delicious and simple dish that highlights the natural sweetness of acorn squash, enhanced by the nutty flavor of brown butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Drizzle the brown butter over the squash and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some brown sugar on top before baking.
- Make sure to watch the butter closely while browning to prevent burning.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be served as a vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg