Sweet, nutty acorn squash is one of our favorite autumn ingredients, and here are ten dishes that we want to make this season. From pasta to pie, many of the recipes could be adapted for other winter squash varieties, too.
TOP ROW
• 1 Rings: Baked Acorn Squash Rings (Bread & Honey)
• 2 Soup: Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with Horseradish and Apples (Martha Stewart)
• 3 Ravioli: Spinach and Acorn Squash "Ravioli" (Real Simple)
• 4 Sweet: Brown Sugar Glazed Squash (Martha Stewart)
• 5 Spicy: Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette (Gourmet)
BOTTOM ROW
• 6 Stuffed: Sara's Italian Sweet and Savory Squash Bowls (The Kitchn)
• 7 Strudel : Acorn Squash and Roasted Garlic Strudel (The Kitchn)
• 8 Pasta: Penne with Acorn Squash and Pancetta (The Kitchn)
• 9 Bread: Squash Tea Bread (Eating Well)
• 10 Pie: Acorn Squash and Honey Pies (Martha Stewart)
Share your own favorite acorn squash recipes in the comments!
Related: How to Eat Half a Squash for Dinner
(Image: Alicia Carrier/Bread & Honey; MarthaStewart.com; Michael Paul/Real Simple; MarthaStewart.com; Romulo Yanes/Gourmet; Sara; Faith Durand; Elizabeth Passarella; Eating Well; MarthaStewart.com)
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I've made #5 several times, and it is utterly fantastic! And very very very simple.
I recently made this Red Quinoa and Roasted Acorn Squash Salad. Roasted acorn squash and caramelized torpedo onions are tossed with red quinoa and a pistachio-arugula dressing. So tasty!
I also like making a no sauce pizza with mozzarella/gorgonzola cheese topped with roasted acorn squash and an arugula salad.
Can you tell I like the squash-arugula combo?!
Enjoy!
Brandon
I made stuffed golden acorn squash last night! I stuffed it with garlicky spinach topped with grated parmesan cheese. It was delicious!
I love acorn squash just roasted plain, and used as a dip with low fat Wheat Thins. The little bit of salt from the crackers along with the crunch is so good with the squash! Don't get me wrong, I'm not a low-fat person, but for some reason I like these better than the regular ones; I think they are crunchier...
This is one of my favorite recipes of ALL TIME, although I have yet to try the salsa. The perfect combo of sweet and spicy and savory and cheesy. http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/10/acorn-squash-quesadillas-tomatillo-salsa/
I've been following an earlier tip from the kitchn to roast acorn squash halves with oil, salt, pepper and a garlic clove inside. I scoop out the squash, mash with garlic clove and some goat cheese, then finish with my magic ingredient: a drizzle of black truffle oil. The earthiness of the truffle oil gives the dish just enough extra complexity.
Currently trying the penne pasta recipe, looks good so far!
Try Cozy Quinoa Casserole....acorn squash is incorporated into this recipe and it is delicious and healthy!
http://recipes.womenshealthmag.com/Recipe/cozy-quinoa-casserole.aspx
I noticed that all of the photos depicted the squash with the skin on. I roasted acorn squash recently for the first time, and found the skin unpleasantly bitter. Did I do something wrong, or am I just unaccustomed to the taste?