Roasted Maple Balsamic Acorn Squash

Name: Roasted Maple Balsamic Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: One large acorn squash have seeds removed; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Two Tbsp pure maple syrup; Half tsp pink Himalayan salt; 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

3 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

this dish was inspired by one I was served at a restaurant outside of Chicago when I was pregnant with Saylor; It was an explosion of flavor in my mouth and I will never forget it. acorn squash, naturally sweet, and balsamic vinegar created the perfect flavor pairing I never knew I needed.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:29:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories136.4 kcal (7%)

Total Fat7.2 g (10%)

Carbs18.6 g (7%)

Sugars7.1 g (8%)

Protein0.9 g (2%)

Sodium291.2 mg (15%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1acorn squash

large, have seeds removed

2 Tbspextra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsppure maple syrup

½ tsppink Himalayan salt

2 Tbspbalsamic vinegar

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400° f. Line a large baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Cut the squash halves into 1 in thick slices lengthwise, discarding the ends. Spread the slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

In a small bowl, with the olive oil, maple syrup, and salt together. Coat the squash with a mixture. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over top. Roast the squash for 25 minutes, until fork tender.