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.
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: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 509mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 646IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 1mg
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