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Roasted Acorn Squash

Roasted Acorn Squash is a side dish that is both stunning and tasty. This would be a fabulous addition to your holiday table.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Squash

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Topping

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley-garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 475'.
    Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Then cut each half into 4 wedges.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes and then flip squash and roast for an additional 10 minutes.
  • While the squash is roasting combine the pine nuts and olive in a small saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring often until pine nuts are golden brown. About 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, honey and salt.
  • Transfer squash to your serving platter and drizzle with topping. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Keyword acorn squash, fall season, pine nuts, roasted, side dish