Recipes With Acorn Squash | Taste of Home (2024)

Air-Fryer Acorn Squash Slices

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This air-fryer acorn squash recipe was adapted from the one my passed down from my grandma, who always served it at Thanksgiving. I make it in my air fryer whenever I'm feeling nostalgic. —Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas

Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry-Walnut Filling

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I absolutely love squash—and I've filled it with so many variations of savory stuffing over the years. But my favorite...

Arizona Chicken in Acorn Squash

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Give stuffed acorn squash a taste of the Southwest with this comforting recipe. We love the crunch of the toasted...

Ground Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash

12 reviews

This is an elegant-looking dish that can be served for special-occasion meals as well as everyday dinners. This is a...

7 reviews

This time of year, I can't resist butternut squash, with its bright color and fall flavor. It helps make this...

Roasted Fall Vegetables

2 reviews

I love serving this tender veggie side dish as part of a comforting dinner on a chilly night. The cayenne...

Sausage-Stuffed Squash

2 reviews

SERVED WITH buttered noodles and some fruit, this delicious, satisfying "meal in one" is easy to prepare.
The green...

Acorn Squash with Leftover Stuffing

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Our Test Kitchen offer up this unique way to present leftover stuffing. Serve this squash as a hearty side dish...

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Cranberry Roasted Squash

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I created this recipe one day when I wanted a warm, fragrant side dish. The aroma of the cranberries and...

Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

7 reviews

I made this recipe when we invited both our families to celebrate our first Thanksgiving in our new home. There...

6 reviews

This recipe was inspired by a stuffed acorn squash dish that my family loves. I took the flavors and turned...

Coconut Acorn Squash

11 reviews

Save yourself some time in the kitchen and toss the squash in the microwave for a quick dish. Sometimes squash...

Ham Stuffed Acorn Squash

3 reviews

“At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of...

Greek-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash

2 reviews

With a truckload of acorn squash in my pantry, I wanted to make stuffed squash in lots of different ways....

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Recipes With Acorn Squash | Taste of Home (2024)

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Do you peel acorn squash before eating? ›

Good news: you don't need to peel acorn squash. Its hard, grooved skin softens significantly as it cooks, and it's edible, too. If you do want to remove the skin, wait until after you cook it, at which point it will peel right off.

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Is it OK to eat a whole acorn squash? ›

Acorn squash is easily recognizable by its ridges and small, round shape. When cooked, the flesh is sweet. Also, you can eat the skin–with roasted or baked acorn squash, the skin turns tender and is easily pierced just a fork. Acorn squash, simply prepared, makes a wonderful side dish.

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Do you eat the green part of acorn squash? ›

Yes, You Can Eat the Skin of Acorn Squash and Other Winter Squashes—Here's How. Some varieties, like acorn squash and honeynut, have tender, tasty skin.

Which is better for you butternut squash or acorn squash? ›

Acorn squash: It has less vitamin A than butternut but provides even more fiber (9 grams per cup) and potassium (896 mg). Pumpkin: This squash has beta carotene and also contains more than twice as much alpha carotene as butternut squash.

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How to prep an acorn squash? ›

Cut squash in half through the stem and scoop out seeds. Cut into large chunks, keeping the skin on. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add squash. Boil, until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.

What is the easiest way to peel an acorn squash? ›

After softening the squash, add to cold water and chill for 5 minutes until able to handle. The safest way to peel an acorn squash is to use a vegetable peeler. You can peel it while whole, or cut it down into slices or wedges and then peel.

Is acorn squash a carb or vegetable? ›

Acorn squash is a starchy vegetable, meaning it's higher in carbs than non starchy ones, like broccoli and spinach. If you're watching your carbs, limit acorn squash to one cup or about 25% of your plate.

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Is acorn squash good for weight loss? ›

Acorn squash has very low-fat content, with only 0.1 grams per 100g. Most of this fat (0.042grams) is polyunsaturated, a beneficial source for weight loss. Furthermore, it contains fewer sugar molecules than other winter and summer varieties. As a result, squash is a perfect low-carb diet.

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Is acorn squash good for your gut? ›

Acorn squash is packed with both soluble and insoluble fiber. Though they have different functions in your body, both play important roles in digestive health. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to your stools while soluble fiber softens them, preventing constipation and supporting regular bowel movements ( 13 ).

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Is the skin of acorn squash good for you? ›

By consuming fruit and vegetable skins as on the acorn squash for example, you increase your fiber intake. There are two types of fiber – soluble and insoluble. Fiber from the outer skin and peels of fruits and veggies is predominantly insoluble fiber. The skins are carbohydrates that are not readily digested.

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What happens if you eat acorn squash skin? ›

"It's just a question of texture. There's no danger in consuming the skin—some just taste better than others," says Romano.

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Can you eat the acorn skin? ›

Yes, acorn squash skin is entirely edible! When cooked, the skin transforms from its raw, tough exterior to a tender, flavorful addition to your dish.

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