Side dishe for 4
Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash
Roast acorn squash halves with butter, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup until tender and lightly caramelized.
Typical price
$6.76for 4 servings
$1.69 per serving$6.76 for 4
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Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 4 lb | $5.16Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash
- 2 tsp extra light olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Halve the acorn squash and scrape out the seeds.
- Place the halves cut-side up in a 9-by-13-inch pan and brush them with olive oil.
- Add butter, cinnamon, optional salt, and optional maple syrup to the squash cavities.
- Roast for 40 to 45 minutes until the flesh is tender and the edges are browned.
- Finish the squash within 60 minutes total.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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