ACORN SQUASH SLICES

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Roasted acorn squash slices are a favorite with my family. This recipe has a sweet maple flavor from syrup and an appealing nuttiness from pecans. It's easy, too, because you don't have to peel the squash. -Richard Lamb, Williamsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mehar Afaq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack. I love the crispy texture of the squash slices, and the cinnamon and nutmeg give them a delicious fall flavor.


Taj M Zazai
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover squash.


Baraghe Gutta
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Julia Chelmiah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack. I love the crispy texture of the squash slices, and the cinnamon and nutmeg give them a delicious fall flavor.


Doli Ara
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover squash.


Qamar Ramzan
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This recipe is a hit with my family and friends. The squash slices are always crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cinnamon and nutmeg give them a delicious fall flavor.


Nicofalltrades
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Juloney Dawkins
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This recipe is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover squash. I love the crispy texture of the squash slices, and the cinnamon and nutmeg give them a delicious fall flavor.


Sampson peter
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hailee Mccracken
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


zohaib yousaf
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I love this recipe! The squash slices are always crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cinnamon and nutmeg give them a delicious fall flavor.


Lucy Ayeni
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This recipe is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover squash.


Sayd zada Naeem ul haq shah
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The squash slices are always crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cinnamon and nutmeg give them a delicious fall flavor.


Islam Abed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some leftover butternut squash from a soup I made earlier in the week, and I decided to try this recipe. The squash slices were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cinnam