Ingredients for Acorn Squash For 2
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño
- 0 orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons ginger marmalade
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
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How to Make Acorn Squash For 2
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Halve the acorn squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Place acorn squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully flip the squash halves.
- **Choose your topping and prepare:**
- **Browned Butter Sage Topping:** Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Swirl frequently until browned (do not burn). Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage.
- **Maple Bacon Topping:** Drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup inside each squash half. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of crumbled cooked bacon.
- **Ginger Marmalade & Jalapeño Topping:** Combine 3 tablespoons of ginger marmalade and 1/4 teaspoon of finely chopped jalapeño (or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes) in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the marmalade melts and is warm.
- Drizzle or spoon your chosen topping generously over the cooked squash halves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
213g
Fat
53g
Carbs
26g
