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Roasted Acorn Squash with Rosemary

September 29, 2019 by Alea Milham 31 Comments

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Savory Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe with Rosemary and Garlic

This roasted acorn squash recipe is seasoned with rosemary and garlic. The savory spices pair perfectly with the baked acorn squash to create a flavorful side dish.

This quick and easy savory acorn squash recipe uses cubed squash pieces, rosemary, and spices.

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I know many people love to roast acorn squash halves and then scoop out the cooked squash, but I prefer to cube the acorn squash before roasting it. I find that the baked acorn squash pieces stay firmer when you cube them before you roast them. It also means that as soon as you pull this roasted acorn squash recipe from the oven they are ready to be served immediately. No additional prep is needed.

This savory roasted acorn squash recipe is seasoned with rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. It is a delicious alternative to the sugary squash recipes.

Prep Ahead Tip:

You can cut your acorn squash into cubes up to 3 days ahead of time. Store the acorn squash cubes in a lidded container or sealable plastic bag in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them. If you are unsure how to cut up acorn squash into cubes, watch the video below.

Don’t forget to save the acorn squash seeds! You can roast acorn squash seeds and make a delicious snack. Here is how to roast acorn squash seeds.

How to Cut Acorn Squash into Cubes

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Once you have the hang of cutting up acorn squash it is time to enjoy the cubed squash in this savory roasted acorn squash recipe!

How many cups of squash in an acorn squash?

When planning a meal using acorn squash, you want to know how many pounds of squash to buy to make your recipe. Here is a guide: A 1 pound acorn squash will yield approximately 0.7 pounds of edible squash. This is about 2 1/3 cups of cubed squash.

Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe with Rosemary & Garlic

Ingredients:

  • ~6 cups cubed acorn squash (2 large or 3 small acorn squash)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.

Place acorn squash cubes on a large cookie sheet with raised edges.

Drizzle olive oil over the acorn squash. Toss to coat.

Sprinkle the rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the acorn squash. Toss to coat.

Toss Cubed Acorn Squash with Rosemary and Garlic on baking sheet. Then roast acorn squash.

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Spread the acorn squash pieces out evenly over the cookie sheet. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the squash pieces over and cook for another 5 – 10 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender.

Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe on baking sheet ready to be served with dinner.

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You can use cubed acorn squash in place of sweet potatoes in many recipes. Have fun experimenting with it.

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Roasted Acorn Squash with Rosemary and Garlic

This roasted acorn squash recipe is seasoned with rosemary and garlic.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked acorn squash recipe, roasted acorn squash recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 100kcal
Author Alea Milham

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
  • Place acorn squash cubes on a large cookie sheet with raised edges.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the acorn squash. Toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle the rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the acorn squash. Toss to coat.
  • Spread the acorn squash pieces out evenly over the cookie sheet. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the squash pieces over and cook for another 5 - 10 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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This recipe was originally published on October 16, 2015. It was updated on September 29, 2019.

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Lynn Grucza says

    January 13, 2024 at 10:06 am

    It looks delicious. It does make a lot for a single person though. Can it be frozen and thawed and reheated?

    Reply
  2. nancy says

    April 11, 2023 at 7:38 am

    ah. i was wondering how to cut them up😊

    Reply
  3. Julie W says

    February 5, 2023 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! Super delicious and super easy. I also used 1/8 tsp smoked paprika to the spice mix. Husband loved it, too!

    Reply
  4. Pete says

    October 29, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    Why toss the ingredients and squash on the baking sheet? Why not place all in a ziplock bag and toss? Seems easier and more accurate coating.
    Thanks, this is a great recipe and the video on preparing the cubes was very helpful.

    Reply
  5. Heather Streu says

    October 10, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    can this be baked ahead and reheated

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    • Alea Milham says

      October 11, 2020 at 11:38 pm

      Yes, it can.

      Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    April 19, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Thank you! That was very helpful.

    Reply
  7. Ebony says

    February 17, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t have any rosemary, so I used a splash of onion powder & avocado oil, these were delish, almost taste like a sweet potato, minus all the sweet. Delish

    Reply
  8. Bethany Chance says

    November 28, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    The only thing I did differently was cut the squash in half starting at the stem and scoop out the seeds. That went more quickly than scraping each segment.

    Reply
  9. April says

    October 1, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    Yay! Thanks for that video! What a great new Foodie Life Hack. The Man and I are about to make these with fresh rosemary from our garden. I’ll also be making a Chipotle Sour Cream dipping sauce for them. Happy October!

    Reply
  10. Mikala says

    February 14, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Thank you for the recipe and the video made it nearly hassle free preparing the squash. We did 2 big acorn suash and cubed potatoes mixed together and it was a nice savory ans sweet combination!

    Reply
  11. Maddie says

    November 16, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    So in the recipe it says you need six cups of the cubed squash? How many cups would you get from just one squash?

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    • Alea Milham says

      November 18, 2018 at 11:14 am

      It depends on the size of the squash. A 1 pound squash yields approximately 2 1/3 cups of cubed squash.

      Reply
  12. Frank V says

    November 5, 2018 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    Sounds really good! I am trying this tonight! I had some celery, carrots and an onion that are going to go bad if I do not use them soon. I am planning on adding them to the roasting pan as well!

    Reply
    • Alea Milham says

      November 5, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Those extra vegetables sound like a great addition to the acorn squash. I am sure the flavors will all pair well together.

      Reply
  13. Alex Jeppson says

    August 8, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    How long can it be stored in the fridge?

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    • Alea Milham says

      August 9, 2018 at 12:15 am

      Usually the cooked squash can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

      Reply
  14. Paige Street says

    May 4, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    4 stars
    Did you use fresh rosemary or dried?

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    • Alea Milham says

      May 5, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      I used dried rosemary.

      Reply
  15. Jackson says

    January 8, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    A great, simple & quick fix for acorn squash if you’re looking for something other than acorn squash with all the goop you normally see piled on. When we eat squash we like to taste the squash…(not brown sugar, cranberries, craisins, raisins, et al…).

    Fixed this alongside halibut fillets & it was superb!!

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  16. Angela says

    January 6, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    I was specifically looking for a non-sweet acorn squash recipe and this one was perfect for my 1st time making acorn squash! The video of how to cut it helped a lot, too. My kids, age 6 and 8, loved this dish, too! Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Julie says

    November 22, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    I used a different winter squash but it was delicious! Thank you.

    Reply
  18. Joy says

    October 31, 2017 at 8:27 am

    5 stars
    Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Heather Rabanal says

    October 9, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this for dinner for me and my 2 year old. He gobbled it up! Thank you!

    Reply
  20. Kathryn says

    October 9, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    This is a fabulous recipe. It comes together very quickly. The video on how to prepare the squash was VERY helpful. Such a great alternative to all those sweet acorn squash recipes. I will definitely make it again.

    Reply
  21. Brandi says

    October 6, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Do you peel it? It is my first time really using acorn squash.

    Reply
    • Alea Milham says

      October 6, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Yes, I do. I peel it with a vegetable peeler.

      Reply
  22. Andrea says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Delicious! This is my new favorite recipe (: The video on how to cube the squash was very helpful. It’s so nice to have a savory alternative to halving them and dumping butter and sugar in the bowl. I’ve taken it for work two nights in a row and many people comment on how good it smells.

    Reply
    • Alea Milham says

      August 31, 2017 at 11:57 am

      Aw, thanks! You made my day!

      Reply
  23. Susan says

    August 5, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    I’d never cooked acorn squash before. I was looking for a healthy side to go with grilled chicken. My husband was skeptical, but he ate it. I didn’t have onion powder, so substituted with onion flakes.

    Reply
  24. Melissa says

    October 29, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    Great video and recipe! In the oven now and smells delicious! Goes great with my Trim Healthy Mama plan as an E meal!

    Reply

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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