Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Description: This easy Acorn Squash recipe is roasted with savory spices, brown sugar, and sweet raisins. Perfect for holiday spreads or everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil ($0.57)
- ½ tsp salt ($0.01)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.04)
- ¼ tsp poultry seasoning ($0.05)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.06)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.03)
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon ($0.01)
- 3 Tbsp raisins (any color), divided ($0.36)
- 2 acorn squash ($5.58)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced ($0.04)
Instructions
- Combine
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, minced garlic, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Whisk to combine marinade ingredients and add 2 Tbsp raisins, stirring to coat them evenly.
- Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Then, cut ½-inch wide slices (half rings, width-wise).
- Pour
- Add the cut squash slices to a large size mixing bowl and pour the marinade over top.
- Rub the mixture into the squash with your hands. Alternatively, you can use a basting brush.
- Spread dressed squash and the 2 Tbsp marinated raisins out on lined baking sheets. Drizzle any leftover marinade on top of the slices of squash.
- Bake at 425F for 20 minutes, flipping the slices half way through.
- Garnish
- Top with fresh minced parsley and remaining 1 Tbsp of uncooked raisins.