Heart Healthy Baked Acorn Squash

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Vegan | Vegetarian
Heart Healthy Baked Acorn Squash
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Fiber-rich acorn squash is baked to tender perfection, then filled with cranberries, apricots, and pecans in this fall-inspired squash recipe. This sweet, crunchy side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving and the whole holiday season.

Total Time
75 minutes
Servings
8
Calories
255
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

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How to Make Baked Acorn Squash

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Step 2

    Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and strings. Lightly coat cut side of squash with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange squash halves, cut side down, on baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven and turn over.

  4. Step 4

    In a bowl, mix the plums, cranberries, pecans and apricots. Spoon mixture into the cavity of each squash.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until tender and filling is warmed through.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1/2 acorn squash

255
Calories
5
g
Fat
0
mg
Cholesterol
12
mg
Sodium
50
g
Carbs
0
g
Sat. Fat
6
g
Fiber
3
g
Protein
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