Description
Enjoy a delightful and flavorful side dish with this Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash recipe. The combination of savory Parmesan cheese, aromatic herbs, and tender acorn squash creates a dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 acorn squash (halved, seeded, and sliced into ½-inch wedges)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the squash: In a large bowl, toss the acorn squash wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme until evenly coated.
- Roast the squash: Arrange the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then flip the slices and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Continue roasting for another 15–20 minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden around the edges.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Leave the skin on for easy prep—it becomes tender and edible when roasted.
- This makes a flavorful side dish for roasted meats or holiday meals.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
