Grilled Acorn Squash recipe with Maple Syrup Glaze
Grilled slices of acorn squash finished with a maple syrup glaze. This easy recipe makes for a great holiday side dish or addition to a salad.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash, cut into ½ inch slices (see notes below)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Seasoning
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: For charcoal grill: Set up for indirect cooking, using lump charcoal targeting 350 – 400 degrees Fahrenheit in the cooking chamber. For gas grill: Preheat your grill on high heat for about 10 minutes. Once hot, reduce to medium heat. (you want the grill grates hot).
- Season Squash: In a small bowl combine the dried seasonings. Heat butter in a small sauce pan over low heat. Once butter is melted, remove and add to the bowl with the dried ingredients and stir to combine. Season the squash with the butter/rub mixture. You can toss in a bowl, or brush on both sides using a kitchen safe brush to coat both sides.
- Grill: Place the squash slices on the grill grates over direct heat. Grill for about 7 minutes or until dark grill marks appear. Flip and grill the other side for an additional 3 – 5 minutes. If the squash is not fork tender, move them to indirect heat and close the lid. Continue grilling indirect until they are fork tender and then remove from grill.
- Glaze: Immediately glaze the acorn squash slices with the maple syrup using a brush. Serve warm. Garnish with pumpkin seeds or fresh pomegranate seeds.
Notes
Slicing The Squash:
- Begin by placing the acorn squash on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Clean out the flesh and seeds of the squash using a large spoon.
- Then cut the halves in half again through the poles (stems). Finally, cut the quartered acorn squash into slices about ½ inch thick. See photos in post for visual.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
