Maple Roasted Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 2 small acorn squash
• Olive oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Slice squash: Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scrape off the seeds with a spoon. Then, cut each half into halves again. Slice into even ½ inch thick slices.

3. 3

   Arrange the sliced squash on a very large sheet pan in a single layer without overcrowding (you may need to use 2 sheet pans). Drizzle generously olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper evenly and toss to combine. Tip: Overcrowding leads to steaming rather than roasting, so use 2 sheet pans if needed.

4. 4

   Roast for 18 minutes or until almost tender.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Brush squash with maple syrup on both sides.

6. 6

   Then, return to the oven and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes or until caramelized. Serve immediately. If desired, brush with more maple syrup. Enjoy!