Description
A heartwarming honey-glazed acorn squash recipe that pairs sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the cut sides with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with honey.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and carefully turn the squash over.
- Fill each half with crumbled goat cheese and dried cranberries.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is slightly melted.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup and replace goat cheese with a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg