Brown Butter & Sage Acorn Squash

4.0
(1)
1 Review

We like acorn squash because its skin is tender enough to eat (which saves you the hassle of peeling), but any winter squash will work for this nutty, maple-drizzled side.

By
Laura Kanya
Laura Kanya
Laura Kanya

Laura Kanya is a freelance recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies.

EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
Updated on April 18, 2024
Tested by
EatingWell Test Kitchen
Eating Well Bio Page
Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen

The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen
Reviewed by Dietitian
Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD
A portrait of Breana Killeen, M.P.H., RD
Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
Brown Butter & Sage Acorn Squash
Photo: Greg DuPree
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash, halved, seeded and cut into 12 wedges

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage

  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons pepitas, toasted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

  2. Toss squash with oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat until melted. Cook until the solids at the bottom begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in sage, maple syrup and lemon juice.

  4. Flip the squash and spoon the butter mixture over the top. Continue roasting until golden and tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with pepitas.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200 Calories
15g Fat
16g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 wedges
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin A 619IU 12%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Potassium 395mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Related Articles

a recipe photo of Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges with Garlic Herb Sauce
Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges with Garlic-Herb Sauce
40 mins
Layered Fall Salad with Squash & Mozzarella
Layered Fall Salad with Squash & Mozzarella
30 mins
Three halves of acorn squash from the steamed acorn squash recipe
Steamed Acorn Squash
30 mins
5959793.jpg
Herb-Roasted Root Vegetables
1 hr 15 mins
7003411.jpg
Mashed Butternut Squash
55 mins
3759184.jpg
Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
1 hr 15 mins
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
1 hr
Curried Mashed Butternut Squash
Curried Mashed Butternut Squash
10 mins
6930436.jpg
Roasted Butternut Squash & Root Vegetables
40 mins
The colorful roasted sheet-pan vegetables recipe
Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables
45 mins
4575422.jpg
Roasted Butternut Squash
1 hr
3757575.jpg
Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions
45 mins
Wild Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Wild Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash
1 hr
3759269.jpg
Quinoa-Stuffed Delicata Squash
1 hr 15 mins
8149648.jpg
Simple Roasted Zucchini & Squash
35 mins
5655461.jpg
Barley-Squash Gratin
3 hrs 25 mins