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3 rings of acorn squash on blue plate.
Melissa Altman-Traub MS, RDN, LDN

Simple Orange Cinnamon Acorn Squash Rings

5 from 4 votes
A tasty and easy side dish for everyday healthy eating or special occasions. These tender acorn squash rings are baked with a citrusy twist of orange and a hint of warm cinnamon. Perfect for a cozy winter meal with a touch of comforting spice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 51
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 acorn squash
  • nonstick spray
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Slice the acorn squash into rings of about 1 ½ inches thick. Scoop out the seeds.
  3. Place the squash rings in a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray. Brush them with orange juice and sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for an hour or until tender and lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 76mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 428IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The nutrition estimate is from Spoonacular, which is based mainly on USDA data.

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