Maple-Walnut Acorn Squash
Vegetables Recipes
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Roast these veggies ahead of time, then finish under the broiler while the turkey rests before slicing.
- 2 acorn squash, quartered, seeds removed
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt butter and maple syrup. Turn oven to broil. Brush squashes with butter mixture and place a few walnuts on top. Place under broiler until deeply browned, about 2 minutes.
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