Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions
Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions brings together sweet, tender squash with buttery, slowly caramelized onions and warm hints of coriander, nutmeg, and garlic. The result is a cozy, aromatic side with a gentle sweetness and subtle spice that pairs well with roasted meats or holiday spreads. Serve it for fall dinners or as an elegant addition to a festive table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Halve the acorn squash; roast it cut-side up on a baking sheet for 50 minutes or until the flesh is just tender. Let the squash cool for 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until browned at the edges. Stir in the garlic, coriander, and nutmeg. Cook for 2 minutes more; remove the pan from the heat.
- 4
Scoop out the seeds and stringy center from the squash and discard them. Spoon out the flesh; chop it and add to the onion mixture; discard the skins. Heat and stir the squash mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
- Calories 282.35 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 44.17 g 16%
- Total Fat 9.99 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 6.28 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.25 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 19.31 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.13 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 0.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 177.88 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 844.37 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 40.59 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 38.58 mg Good Source 43%
- 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 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Butter, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 282.35 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Ground Coriander. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 282.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions healthy?
- Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 282.35 calories and 2.49 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.28 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, 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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