Best 6 Honey Spiced Acorn Squash Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delightful Honey-Spiced Acorn Squash dish, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This savory and satisfying recipe transforms humble acorn squash into a delectable masterpiece. The squash is roasted to perfection, infusing it with a smoky sweetness, while a blend of aromatic spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, dances on your palate. Drizzled with a luscious honey glaze, each bite bursts with a harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes. Accompanying this main attraction are two irresistible side dishes: a medley of roasted vegetables, where vibrant carrots, crisp broccoli florets, and tender green beans mingle in a symphony of colors and flavors, and a refreshing spinach salad, adding a touch of lightness and vibrancy to the meal. Get ready to indulge in a wholesome and flavorful feast that nourishes both your body and soul.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED HONEY CINNAMON ACORN SQUASH



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Caramelized roasted honey cinnamon acorn squash is drizzled with honey and cinnamon, and sprinkled with crumbled cheese and crunchy almonds.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 acorn squash - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 smoked almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place acorn squash slices, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to cover all the slices evenly. Place slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with honey and cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn each slice carefully. Continue baking until tender and well browned, about 10 minutes more. Move slices onto a serving plate and sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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Here's a perfectly simple way to prepare one of autumn's finest offerings that came to The Times in 2010 when the Well blog published several recipes from Cooking Light magazine. Just toss slices of acorn squash with honey, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and salt and pop into a hot oven for about a half hour.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut 1/4 inch from stem end and bottom of each squash, and discard. Cut each squash in half crosswise. Discard seeds and membrane.
  • Cut each squash half crosswise into 2 slices, each 1-inch thick.
  • Combine honey, olive oil, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add squash, and toss to coat.
  • Place squash on an oiled sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 154 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND HONEY



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Few side dishes are better on a cool fall evening than roasted acorn squash sweetened with just a little honey and made even mellower with nutmeg and fresh sage leaves. When I catch a whiff of it coming from the oven, I feel warm and comforted, and you will, too.

Provided by Art Smith

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Squash     Winter     Fall     Side     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey
8 sage leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Split the squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the squash halves into quarters and place in a mixing bowl, leaving the skin on the squash sections. Toss the squash with the olive oil, nutmeg, honey, and sage leaves. Lay the squash pieces, cut sides down, on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the squash flesh begins to turn golden brown and is tender. Season the squash with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the squash on a serving platter.

HONEY-SPICE ACORN SQUASH



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"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 medium acorn squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, covered, 1 hour or until squash is tender. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

HONEY SPICED ACORN SQUASH



Honey Spiced Acorn Squash image

"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.-Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium acorn squash

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the honey, butter, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Cut squash in half; discard the seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until squash is tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.,

Nutrition Facts :

HONEY NUT ACORN SQUASH



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There are many ways to serve squash but this is one of my favorites. You may use other squash - you may even peel and cut the squash into bite size pieces, bake until soft, pour the honey mixture over and return to the oven for 5-10 mintes. Cut a thin slice off each half so the squash will sit nice and even

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise,seeds left in
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons pecans or 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400F.
  • Place squash, seeds still in, cut side up on a cookie sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until soft.
  • Remove from oven and scoop out the seeds and fibers.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and distribute evenly into the cavity of each squash.
  • Return to oven for apprx 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 76.5, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 20.9, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • To easily cut acorn squash, place it on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 2-3 minutes per side. This will soften the skin and make it easier to cut.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cut squash from the grocery store.
  • If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • To make the squash ahead of time, roast it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Once cool, store the squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Honey-spiced acorn squash is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for fall. The squash is roasted until tender and then coated in a sweet and savory honey-spice glaze. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or holiday gathering.

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