Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
16%
Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette
45 min.
4
276kcal

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Discover the delightful harmony of flavors with our Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette—a dish that brings a tantalizing twist to your table! This vibrant side dish not only boasts an impressive array of health-conscious features—it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free—but it's also incredibly simple to prepare. In just 45 minutes, you can elevate your meal with this beautifully roasted acorn squash.

The natural sweetness of the squash is perfectly complemented by the zesty chile vinaigrette, which adds a surprising kick that will leave your taste buds dancing. Fresh lime juice, aromatic garlic, and a touch of cilantro create a mouthwatering dressing that brings depth and excitement to each bite. With only 276 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Perfectly roasted until they are tender and golden brown, the acorn squash wedges become the star of any meal, whether it's a festive gathering or a cozy dinner at home. This dish is sure to impress family and friends alike while providing the nourishment and flavor you desire. Embrace the seasonal bounty and let the earthy charm of roasted acorn squash shine through in your next culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  •  acorn squash 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove 
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime fresh to taste
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoons chile fresh red hot finely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450F. Halve squash lengthwise, then cut off and discard stem ends. Scoop out seeds and cut squash lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide wedges. Toss squash with black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl, then arrange, cut sides down, in 2 large shallow baking pans. Roast squash, switching position of pans halfway through roasting, until squash is tender and undersides of wedges are golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes.
  2. While squash roasts, mince garlic and mash to a paste with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Transfer paste to a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, chile (to taste), cilantro, and remaining 1/4 cup oil until combined.
  4. Transfer squash, browned sides up, to a platter and drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein2.53%
Fat65.38%
Carbs32.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.75
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.226956616277%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.5mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.54kcal
13.78%
Fat:21.24g
32.67%
Saturated Fat:2.95g
18.43%
Carbohydrates:23.45g
7.82%
Net Carbohydrates:20.1g
7.31%
Sugar:0.17g
0.19%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:588.75mg
25.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.85g
3.7%
Vitamin C:27.48mg
33.31%
Potassium:766.09mg
21.89%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.5%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.39%
Vitamin E:3.05mg
20.35%
Magnesium:70.38mg
17.59%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.53%
Vitamin A:820.53IU
16.41%
Fiber:3.36g
13.43%
Vitamin K:13.89µg
13.23%
Folate:37.67µg
9.42%
Iron:1.69mg
9.39%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.81%
Phosphorus:80.54mg
8.05%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.71%
Calcium:75.25mg
7.52%
Copper:0.15mg
7.48%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.01%
Selenium:1.21µg
1.73%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.47%
Source:Epicurious