Chili Roasted Acorn Squash

October 18, 2022

chili roasted acorn squash on white platter

This Chili Roasted Acorn Squash is a cozy, flavorful fall side dish recipe.

chili roasted acorn squash on white platter

Have you ever cooked acorn squash? They’re a funny squash, shaped like an acorn. They’re tough to cut into, so be careful. I take a large, sharp knife and carefully cut it in half. There are seeds inside, so scoop those out and discard them. This is a simple recipe for acorn squash cut into wedges, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with spices. The result is a tasty squash side dish!

ingredients displayed for making chili roasted acorn squash

Ingredients needed:

  • acorn squash
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • chili powder, ground cinnamon and cloves
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • butter

two photos showing cut acorn squash and then roasted on panHow to make Chili Roasted Acorn Squash:

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
 
Cut each squash half into several wedges, then halve the wedges crosswise. On the prepared baking sheet, toss the squash with oil and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, and toss again. Roast until tender and starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.

chili roasted acorn squash cut into pieces

The result will be wonderfully roasted acorn squash with delicious spices baked into it!

spooning butter onto roasted acorn squash

Drizzle with melted butter, for serving. The butter just tops things off and makes it taste so delicious.

wedges of chili roasted acorn squash

Try some of this chili roasted acorn squash to go with your next fall dinner. You’ll be glad you did. Enjoy!

chili roasted acorn squash on plate with salad

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chili roasted acorn squash on white platter
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Chili Roasted Acorn Squash

Such a delicious way to prepare acorn squash!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword acorn squash, chili, roasted
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 251kcal

Ingredients

  • Two 1½ pound acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut each squash half into several wedges, then halve the wedges crosswise.
  • On the prepared baking sheet, toss the squash with oil and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, and toss again. Roast until tender and starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. Drizzle with melted butter, for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1/2 acorn squash) | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 1194mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1573IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg

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