Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash
Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash highlights the natural sweetness and nutty depth of acorn squash with a crisp, salty finish from freshly grated cheese. Melted butter adds richness while cracked black pepper provides gentle warmth, making this an inviting fall side for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads alike. Each bite balances tender, caramelized squash with a subtle, cheesy crunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash, 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
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- 2
Arrange the quartered squash on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Sprinkle lightly with salt; avoid adding too much.
- 3
Roast the squash in the preheated oven until it is tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.
- 4
Take the squash out of the oven and brush the pieces with melted butter. Season with pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 156.98 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.91 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 23.13 g 8%
- Total Fat 7.41 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.13 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.14 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 47.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.44 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 107.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 759.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 86.16 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 23.82 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.
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About This Recipe
Parmesan Topped Roasted Acorn Squash is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 156.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash healthy?
- Parmesan-Topped Roasted Acorn Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 156.98 calories and 2.91 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.13 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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