Description
This Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful side dish, featuring thinly sliced acorn squash tossed in extra-virgin olive oil, finely grated parmesan cheese, and a blend of savory herbs. Roasted to a golden perfection, it's a simple and elegant way to enjoy a nutritious vegetable that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Acorn Squash
- 2 acorn squash (small to medium sized)
Seasoning
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare squash: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut off the top and bottom of each acorn squash to create flat surfaces. Stand the squash upright on one end and cut in half vertically. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp. Then slice each half into approximately 1-inch thick slices.
- Toss squash with seasoning: Place the sliced squash in a large mixing bowl. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, finely grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, kosher salt, dried basil, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Use your hands to thoroughly toss and coat all slices with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange and bake: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lay the seasoned squash slices in a single layer. If there is any remaining parmesan herb mixture in the bowl, press it onto the top side of the squash slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the squash is tender and lightly golden on top.
Notes
- You can substitute parmesan cheese with a vegan parmesan alternative to make this recipe vegan.
- For extra crispiness, broil the squash for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Use fresh herbs if available, but dried herbs work well and provide concentrated flavor.
- Make sure to slice the squash evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Leftover roasted acorn squash can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
