Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Feta and Pine Nuts

From all the varieties of winter squash available at this time of the year, the acorn squash is one of my very favorites. Its naturally sweet and nutty flavor only intensifies when roasted in the oven with just a drizzle of maple syrup. This recipe couldn’t be easier, and it only requires a handful of ingredients.

The most common way of cooking acorn squash is cutting it in wedges and roasting it. For this maple roasted acorn squash recipe, I wanted to make it stand out on a festive, fall-themed table. After all, Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

I sliced the acorn squash into rings, and with the help of a round cookie cutter, I removed the core and its seeds. Some sharp, crumbled feta adds a lovely contrast to the sweetness of the squash, and a light sprinkle of cilantro along with some toasted pine nuts add a nice texture and color. With the squashes’ beautiful, fluted edges, this delicious side dish is a great addition to any fall table. Happy cooking, friends!

Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Feta and Pine Nuts

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

A delicious and healthy side dish for your festive table.

Author: Marilena Leavitt

Recipe type: Side Dish

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Acorn squash
• 2 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 TBSP. good quality maple syrup
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup crumbled Greek Feta
• --- fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 TBSP. pine nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the acorn squash into ½” rounds. With a cookie cutter cut the center portion of the squash from each slice, making sure all the pulp and seeds are removed.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the acorn slices on the paper and drizzle with the olive oil and the maple syrup. Season the acorn squash with the salt and pepper and place on the middle rack in the oven.
4. Roast for about 25 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender. Remove from the oven and place on a serving platter.
5. Top with the crumbled Feta cheese, the cilantro, and the pine nuts (if desired). Serve warm.

Notes

An acorn squash is not easy to peel before cooking, but once roasted, the skin comes right off.

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