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Appealing Acorn Squash

Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 acorn squash halved and seed and strings removed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes plus more for finishing
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • Score diagonal parallel lines about 1/4 inch deep, with paring knife, on the inside of squash flesh. Then score more parallel lines, crossing over first lines creating crosshatch pattern.
  • Arrange squash halves on parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with orange juice and sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast for 40 minutes.
  • While squash bakes, place rest of ingredients into a small skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove squash from oven after 40 minutes, and pour off any liquid. Brush with glaze.
  • Return to oven and bake another 20 minutes or until tender and browned.
  • Remove from oven, brush any glaze from pan over squashes and sprinkle with a little more flaked salt. Serve warm.