Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
This roasted acorn squash is my favorite swap for sweet potatoes. It has a similar taste and texture and it's so simple to prepare. We brush this with an easy keto maple butter to sweeten it up before baking.
This roasted acorn squash is my favorite swap for sweet potatoes. It has a similar taste and texture and it's so simple to prepare. We brush this with an easy keto maple butter to sweeten it up before baking.
Yield
4 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Additional Time
1 hour
Total Time
2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup substitute
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Lay the squash on the flat side and cut into 1 inch wide slices. Arrange squash on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk together the maple syrup substitute, butter, cinnamon, and salt and brush over both sides of the squash.
- Roast for 30 minutes and then flip the squash over. Continue roasting for 20 minutes more or until the squash is fork tender.
Notes
We use and recommend Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup. Use code THATLOWCARBLIFE for 20% off your order at Lakanto.com.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 312mgCarbohydrates: 12gNet Carbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
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