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roasted acorn squash with parmesan cheese
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Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash

Roasted acorn squash slices with parmesan cheese and thyme look gorgeous and are so easy to make in the oven. This recipe makes a quick and healthy vegetarian side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Keyword: acorn squash, parmesan, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • salt
  • pepper
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
  • Wash and dry the acorn squash. Slice the acorn squash lengthwise, through the stem.
  • Place each half face down on a cutting board and cut into ½ inch slices.
  • Place the acorn squash in a large bowl, then add the olive oil, thyme, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Toss the squash so that the olive oil and seasonings are well distributed.
  • Place the squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Top with fresh parmesan cheese.
  • Optional - Add back to the oven or broiler to melt parmesan cheese over the top of the acorn squash slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 1mg