Roasted Harissa Acorn Squash
Roasted harissa acorn squash cooks in the oven in less than 25 minutes. This is a flavorful and easy recipe that only requires four ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: acorn squash, harissa, harissa acorn squash, roasted harissa acorn squash
Servings: 2
Calories: 217kcal
- 1 Acorn squash
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon harissa
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Wash and dry the acorn squash. Slice off the top stem section. Slice squash in half lengthwise and then scoop out the seeds. Slice squash into ½ inch slices.
To a small bowl, add olive oil, harissa, and salt and stir to combine.
Lay the squash slices on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Brush the harissa mixture on the squash slices. Flip each slice over, then brush mixture on the other side.
Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until roasted and fork tender.
- For this recipe, you'll use the harissa condiment, not the powdered spice blend.
- This recipe serves 2-4 as a side dish. (2 if serving as the only side, 4 if serving with another side).
- The skin of acorn squash can be cooked and eaten.
- Ovens can cook differently. If squash is not tender, leave in for another 3-5 minutes.
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 842IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg