Garlic Butter Acorn Squash

Garlic Butter Acorn Squash

This is a savory version of the classic fall flavor of acorn squash!

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Place each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.

Step 3
Bake squash in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash over and place 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon garlic into each squash. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4
Bake squash, cut-side up until tender, about 20 more minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207
Calories
12g
Fat
27g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat7g 37%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate27g 10%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars6g
Protein2g
Vitamin C28mg 142%
Calcium91mg 7%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium882mg 19%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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