Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter
Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter pairs the natural sweetness of acorn squash with rich, aromatic butter infused with minced garlic. The flesh turns tender and caramelized at the edges, finished simply with salt and pepper for a cozy autumn side. Serve alongside roast chicken, pork chops, or a holiday spread when you want warm, comforting flavors.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Set each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.
- 3
Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn the squash over and add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon garlic to each squash. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bake the squash, cut side up, until tender, about 20 more minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 543.28 kcal High 27%
- Protein 1.84 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 31.99 g 12%
- Total Fat 46.23 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 10.25 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.36 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 32.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.15 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 747.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 38.78 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 23.72 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Butter, Cooking Spray, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 543.28 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Butter, Cooking Spray, Minced Garlic, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter?
- About 55 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 543.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter healthy?
- Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 543.28 calories and 1.84 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 10.25 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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