Grilled acorn squash is a nutritious and delicious vegetable side dish that is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes! You can choose to make this versatile squash either sweet or savory to suit your preferred taste. Plus, its natural flavors make it pair well with virtually anything!
Best Grilled Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is one of my favorite winter squashes (even though it belongs to the same family as summer squash). It has a sweet and nutty flavor that can easily be savory or sweet!
If you are going to be firing up the grill (or if you need a reason to), then go ahead and try out this delicious vegetable side dish! It is easy to make and only takes a few minutes of cooking!
🥘 Grilled Acorn Squash Ingredients
You can find acorn squash at any of your favorite grocery stores. When choosing an acorn squash, look for one that is smooth and dull with a nice mixture of green and orange coloring.
- Acorn Squash - 1 acorn squash that has been sliced with the seeds removed.Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Cinnamon - ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.Paprika - ¼ teaspoon of paprika.Salt - ¼ teaspoon of salt.Pepper - ⅛ teaspoon of ground black pepper.Honey (optional) - 1 tablespoon of honey.Butter (optional) - 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Grill Acorn Squash
Grilling acorn squash is amazingly simple to do, yet incredibly tasty! All you are going to need is your grill, grilling utensils, and a sharp knife!
One acorn squash should be enough for 4 sides of grilled squash, but you can always feel free to get additional squash and make more!
- Preheat. To get started, preheat your grill to medium heat (450°F / 230°C).Prepare the squash. Cut your 1 acorn squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then, slice the acorn squash into ½-inch thick slices.Drizzle with oil. Place your acorn squash slices into a large bowl and drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.Add seasonings. Next, sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of paprika, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper, and toss until all of the squash pieces are well coated.Grill. Use tongs to transfer the slices to the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.Serve. Remove from the heat and enjoy immediately. If desired, mix together 1 tablespoon each of honey and butter and brush it onto the acorn squash right before serving.
This veggie side dish goes great with any other grilled items! Pair it with a grilled ribeye or grilled lamb steaks! Enjoy!
💠Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- Check out my grill temperature guide for more information on how hot your grill should be!Keep your seeds! You can toss them with some olive oil and roast them for a tasty snack!To store: Keep your leftover acorn squash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: Pop your squash into the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
Can You Eat The Skin Of Acorn Squash? Yep! The skin of acorn squash is super tasty and tender when cooked. However, if you prefer not to eat it, go ahead and grill the squash with the skin on and remove it after cooking. It removes very easily when cooked! What Goes Well With Acorn Squash? Acorn squash can easily be customized to any taste you like, whether it be sweet or savory! Some tasty herbs that pair well with acorn squash are rosemary, sage, thyme, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger!Of course, you can always add on some honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup too! How Do You Choose Acorn Squash? You want to pick an acorn squash that has no soft spots and is dull. If the skin is shiny, it was picked too early. A nice combination of both orange and green colors is also a great indication of a nice acorn squash.
😋 Tasty Squash Recipes
- Butternut Squash Soup - This tasty fall soup is easy to make, warm, and cozy!Zucchini Squash Casserole - This side dish combines both yellow squash and zucchini!Microwave Acorn Squash - If you are in the mood for some acorn squash but need something extra simple, this recipe is for you!Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash - These cheesy yellow squash rounds are a great side dish or snack!Air Fryer Zucchini - Use your air fryer for a quick and simple zucchini dish!Baked Zucchini Fries - These tasty fries are a healthy alternative to the traditional variety!
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Grilled Acorn Squash
Grilled acorn squash is a nutritious and delicious vegetable side dish that is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes! You can choose to make this versatile squash either sweet or savory to suit your preferred taste. Plus, its natural flavors make it pair well with virtually anything!
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 147kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 acorn squash (sliced lengthwise into ½-inch slices)▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika▢ ¼ teaspoon salt▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper▢ 1 tablespoon honey (optional)▢ 1 tablespoon butter (optional, melted)
InstructionsTo get started, preheat your grill to medium heat (450°F / 230°C).Cut your acorn squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then, slice the acorn squash into ½-inch thick slices. 1 acorn squashPlace your acorn squash slices into a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. 2 tablespoon olive oilNext, sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper, and toss until all of the squash pieces are well coated. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, â…› teaspoon ground black pepperUse tongs to transfer the slices to the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and enjoy immediately. If desired, mix together the honey and butter and brush it onto the acorn squash right before serving.1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon butter Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling UtensilsChef’s Knife Notes Check out my grill temperature guide for more information on how hot your grill should be! Keep your seeds! You can toss them with some olive oil and roast them for a tasty snack! To store: Keep your leftover acorn squash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: Pop your squash into the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
NutritionCalories: 147kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 172mg (7%) | Potassium: 382mg (11%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 546IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! acorn squash, best grilled acorn squash recipe, grilled acorn squash, grilled acorn squash ingredients, how to grill acorn squash slices, what seasoning to use on grilled acorn squash Course summer grilling, vegetable side dishCuisine American
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Yep! The skin of acorn squash is super tasty and tender when cooked. However, if you prefer not to eat it, go ahead and grill the squash with the skin on and remove it after cooking. It removes very easily when cooked!
What Goes Well With Acorn Squash? Acorn squash can easily be customized to any taste you like, whether it be sweet or savory! Some tasty herbs that pair well with acorn squash are rosemary, sage, thyme, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger!Of course, you can always add on some honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup too!
How Do You Choose Acorn Squash? You want to pick an acorn squash that has no soft spots and is dull. If the skin is shiny, it was picked too early. A nice combination of both orange and green colors is also a great indication of a nice acorn squash.
Acorn squash can easily be customized to any taste you like, whether it be sweet or savory! Some tasty herbs that pair well with acorn squash are rosemary, sage, thyme, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger!Of course, you can always add on some honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup too!
You want to pick an acorn squash that has no soft spots and is dull. If the skin is shiny, it was picked too early. A nice combination of both orange and green colors is also a great indication of a nice acorn squash.
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Grilled Acorn Squash
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 acorn squash (sliced lengthwise into ½-inch slices)▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika▢ ¼ teaspoon salt▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper▢ 1 tablespoon honey (optional)▢ 1 tablespoon butter (optional, melted)
InstructionsTo get started, preheat your grill to medium heat (450°F / 230°C).Cut your acorn squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then, slice the acorn squash into ½-inch thick slices. 1 acorn squashPlace your acorn squash slices into a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. 2 tablespoon olive oilNext, sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper, and toss until all of the squash pieces are well coated. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepperUse tongs to transfer the slices to the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and enjoy immediately. If desired, mix together the honey and butter and brush it onto the acorn squash right before serving.1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon butter
Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling UtensilsChef’s Knife
Notes Check out my grill temperature guide for more information on how hot your grill should be! Keep your seeds! You can toss them with some olive oil and roast them for a tasty snack! To store: Keep your leftover acorn squash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: Pop your squash into the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 172mg (7%) | Potassium: 382mg (11%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 546IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course summer grilling, vegetable side dishCuisine American
US CustomaryMetric
