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Spiced Acorn Squash roasted until tender, glazed with sweet agave, smoked paprika, chipotle and finished with toasted pecans.
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Spiced Acorn Squash

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Spiced Acorn Squash roasted until tender, glazed with sweet agave, smoked paprika, chipotle and finished with toasted pecans.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
Keyword: Acorn Squash Recipes, Holiday Side Dish, Roasted Squash, Sweet and Spicy Squash, Thanksgiving Side Dish
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash halved, then sliced in 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 tbsp. agave nectar
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch chipotle or cayenne powder
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 cup pecans roasted and chopped

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine agave, smoked paprika, chipotle powder and melted butter in a small bowl. Brush half of mixture on each side of squash slices. Roast for about 20 minutes or until fork tender and caramelized around the edges. Drizzle remaining mixture over top and garnish with toasted pecans.
  • TOASTED PECANS: Place pecans in a single layer on sheet pan. Toast in air fryer for about 2-3 minutes at 375 degrees.