Acorn squash baked skin#
Acorn squash baked full#

A fork should be able to easily pierce the squash and shred it. Place your squash on a large baking sheet or in a baking dish, cut side up.

For sweet, brush it with softened butter and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon all over it. For savory, drizzle it with some olive oil and sprinkle paprika or curry powder over it with some salt and pepper.

Acorn squash baked skin#

After roasting, the skin on the squash will be soft and edible so there's no need to worry about peeling it if you choose not to, but if you do, the flesh separates from the skin easily after roasting.Ĭhoose if you would rather go the sweet or savory route with your acorn squash. If you prefer to eat this squash without the skin, you totally can! If you choose to remove it, we recommend waiting until after it cooks (if you’re serving it whole). Leave the skin on and cut into half moon slices or peel the skin off and cut into large cubes! At this point you can also cut the squash further if you don't want to serve them in halves. Don't toss the seeds, though! Just like you can with pumpkin, clean them off and roast the seeds for a perfect little snack. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, cutting through where the stem used to be.Īfter you have your squash open, use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. This will make a flat surface for it to stand on instead of dangerously rolling around on your cutting board. To make it easier, cut the stem off and place squash cut side down on your cutting board.

Here’s everything you need to know to cook it perfectly: You can dress it up savory or sweet based on your main-the possibilities for this squash are endless.

Acorn squash baked full#

Full of fiber, this squash is not only packed with nutrients, but its small size makes it far easier to cut open and work with. Roast, turning halfway through, until a fork slides easily through the flesh, 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on size of squash. While we have plenty of love for all the types of squash, we think that acorn squash deserves its chance in the spotlight. Or pair it with Acorn Squash and Carrot soup for a complete autumn meal. When it comes to winter squash, butternut squash and pumpkin can get all the attention. The Grilled Acorn Squash Salad is a great light meal on those still warm Indian summer evenings.