Roasted Acorn Squash Halves
Acorn squash is simply prepared with butter, salt and pepper but the caramelization from being roasted is the secret ingredient.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 5 min
- Yield: 4
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 5 min
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash rinsed (about 11/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash and scoop out and discard the seeds and strings.
- Put the squash halves on a baking sheet. Brush with the butter and sprinkle them with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until they are brown and tender, 50 to 55 minutes.
- Transfer the squash to a serving plate and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.
