1. Acorn Squash on the mantle...
2. Raw Acorn Squash cut in half
3. Scoop out the seeds....
4. Rub lightly with butter or olive oil...add a gentle sprinkle of sea salt...
5. Here is what they look like when they come out of the oven!-------------------
DELICIOUSLY SIMPLE BAKED ACORN SQUASH...
WITH BUTTER AND SEA SALT
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Once thanksgiving has ended, you may eat your decor (some of it).
Once thanksgiving has ended, you may eat your decor (some of it).
Here is how I enjoy the Acorn squash.
1. Remove from the mantle and wash
2. Cut in half and seed (as you would a melon) I use a spoon
3. Lightly butter the inside of the squash...or rub with olive oil & give a gentle sprinkle of sea salt
4. Place both pieces, cut side up, in an un-greased baking pan--bake for about an hour in a pre-heated, 350 degree oven (baking time may be longer if the squash is on the large size). The cooked texture should be similar to that of a baked sweet potato (a little more firm).
5. Serve as a side dish. I eat mine by scooping it out of the peel/shell with a small spoon.
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OPTIONS:
I do understand that not everyone thinks baked squash is as delicious as I do. That being said, you can also add it to soups and stews (peel and dice first)...or saute' it in olive oil and garlic (precook at least half-way first as it's a very hard vegetable when raw). You may also puree or mash the baked squash, by itself or with butter, herbs (sage perhaps), and minced garlic.
