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Delicata squash will work well, but they’re small, so you will need 4-5.

If you don’t have/can’t find acorn squash, make this recipe with kabocha, butternut, hubbard, or whatever hard winter squash you do have.

I gravitate towards the svory, but if sweet is your thing, swap out the cumin for a pinch of nutmeg and the cayenne for some allspice. No fresh garlic? I’m sorry, but it happens….use a teaspoon of garlic powder (not garlic salt) to season the mash. Keep the garlic from burning by using large cloves and don’t toss in the oil. Taste for seasoning and add more if your squash was particularly large.

Not all acorn squash are the same size.

Then, use a sharp knife to cut through the stem all the way to the bottom. Yay!! You will need to cut it in half though and that is most safely done when the squash can be stable on a cutting board.īefore attempting to cut the squash in half, cut a thin sliver off the non-stem end so it will sit flat on the cutting board, without moving around.

All that and it tastes great too.įor this recipe, you don’t need to peel the acorn squash. Cumin increases antioxidant intake, promotes digestion and provides some iron. Cinnamon: The illusion of sweet goes hand in hand with cinnamon…and I think the illusion is just the right amount of sweetness for this savory recipe.The garlic will soften in both texture and taste as it roasts, making it perfect to mash right into the squash. Garlic: This is the ingredient that makes this recipe so tasty, in my opinion.Omit the oil when mashing and if it’s too dry, add a Tablespoon of plant milk to help make your mash creamy. If you’re oil free, just rub a bit of water over the cut side and then season before roasting. Olive oil: Just a bit adds to the flavor and texture.Spaghetti squash won’t become smooth and creamy, so save that as a vessel for vegan bolognese sauce. Delicata squash will take only 20 minutes to become tender. Substitute any hard winter squash like butternut, pumpkin, kabocha or hubbard in this recipe. Acorn Squash: It has a beautiful orangy-yellow color and and a nutty flavor when roasted.The perfect Thanksgiving Side Dish….it’s delicious, healthy, easy and you can make it the day before.Reheats beautifully in the oven on 350 for 15-20 minutes, covered. Savory acorn squash is a wonderful fall dish that balances out all the sweet stuff so prevalent this time of year.No peeling required! Roast and then just scoop out the tender flesh.Easy, healthy side dish that will go with whatever you’re making.

Kid friendly…your whole family will adore this.Once the squash and garlic are roasted, the dish comes together in about 2 minutes, with staples from your spice cabinet. Get it into the oven and then forget about it while you move on to other tasks. Fall always seems to be a bit hectic and I just love the simplicity of this recipe. This roasted and mashed acorn squash is a staple in our house this time of year with good reason. I love the savory, authentic fall flavors in this acorn mash. There’s more of a subtle, earthy sweetness than you find with butternut squash recipes. I’m obsessed over here! This easy squash recipe is ridiculously tasty. As far as acorn squash recipes go, it doesn’t get any better than this! Oh, you know you want this in your life….a super delicious side dish recipe (that happens to be healthy) with little hands on time! Savory, cozy fall vibes in every bite. This post was updated from the original posted October 2, 2017.