Roasted Acorn Squash Slices are the prettiest autumn side dish. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, this stunning vegetable will be the star of your holiday table, but also perfect for a weeknight.
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Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
2medium acorn squash
½teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
½cupchopped fresh parsley
½cuppomegranate arils
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray two rimmed baking pans with cooking spray.
Cut squash crosswise into 1-inch slices. Use round cutter or an empty can to cut the seed and pulp section from middle of each slice. Discard pulp and seeds.
Place squash slices on prepared pans. Lightly spray squash with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Transfer to oven and roast 30 minutes or until golden brown and tender, turning once halfway through.
Transfer squash slices to serving platter and sprinkle with parsley and pomegranate arils.
Notes
Yes, you can leave the skin on when roasting acorn squash. The skin is edible and will soften as it cooks, becoming tender and flavorful.
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