Easiest Whole Roasted Winter Squash
Serves 4
Time 1 hr 10 min
This is your secret weapon for cool-weather meals: rich, perfectly roasted winter squash without any prep work at all. This method works for winter squash of any size, so simply adjust the roasting time as needed.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/2 to 2 pounds) whole winter squash, such as butternut, acorn or kabocha
Method
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place whole squash on a baking sheet and roast until the skin is papery and a fork inserted into 2 or 3 different spots reveals very tender flesh, about 1 hour.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as is, or spoon into gratins, casseroles, winter salads and stews. Purée in a food processor until smooth to make soups, risottos, dips and spreads, or gift-worthy baked goods such as pies, cookies and muffins.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 45 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 11g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/2 to 2 pounds) whole winter squash, such as butternut, acorn or kabocha