Description
Roasted Parmesan Herb Acorn Squash delivers rich Mediterranean-inspired flavors with minimal kitchen effort. Crisp herb-crusted edges and golden cheese create an elegant side dish perfect for seasonal dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squash (small to medium-sized)
- 1 cup (240 ml) finely grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim acorn squash by removing top and bottom ends, creating a stable base. Slice squash in half vertically and scoop out seeds with a spoon.
- Cutting and Seasoning: Slice squash into uniform 1-inch crescents. Transfer to a mixing bowl and coat thoroughly with olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, basil, thyme, and oregano. Massage seasonings to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Roasting Setup: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange seasoned squash slices, pressing any remaining herb and cheese mixture onto the surface.
- Cooking Process: Roast for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden edges and fork-tender flesh. The squash will caramelize and develop a rich, herbaceous exterior.
- Serving: Transfer roasted squash to a serving platter, highlighting the vibrant herbs and melted parmesan. The dish is now ready to be enjoyed, showcasing a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Slice Carefully: Create stable, uniform 1-inch crescents to ensure even roasting and beautiful presentation.
- Massage Seasonings Thoroughly: Coat every squash surface completely with herbs and parmesan for maximum flavor infusion.
- Parchment Paper Trick: Line baking tray to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup while maintaining crisp edges.
- Golden Brown Watch: Monitor squash during final roasting minutes to achieve perfect caramelization without burning herbs or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg