Description
Maple Pecan Goat Cheese Roasted Acorn Squash is a delicious and healthy dish perfect for fall. The sweetness of maple syrup pairs well with the nuttiness of pecans and the creaminess of goat cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 acorn squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped pecans and maple syrup.
- Once the squash is roasted, turn it cut side up and fill with the pecan mixture.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is slightly melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or a main course.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Goat Cheese Roasted Acorn Squash, fall recipes, healthy dishes