Baked Acorn Squash with Cinnamon and Walnuts

Name: Baked Acorn Squash with Cinnamon and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Northern US
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash; 2 tbsp melted butter; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup walnuts; pinch salt

Honey-sweet acorn squash halves roasted with maple and cinnamon, topped with toasted walnuts for a cozy, nutrient-rich side.

Cuisine: Northern US

Category: Sheet Pan

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup walnuts
pinch salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut 2 medium acorn squashes in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and brush cut sides with 2 tbsp melted butter.
Step 2: Sprinkle 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt evenly over the brushed squash halves.
Step 3: Place squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4: Flip squash cut-side up, top with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and return to oven for 5 minutes to toast the walnuts.