Ingredients:

  • 2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, for topping
  • Pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, for topping

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, then cut each half in half (you will have 8 quarters). Place the squash pieces on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
  3. Stir together the oil and maple syrup in a small bowl. Evenly brush this mixture onto the squash, then sprinkle with sea salt. Place the squash in the oven and roast 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the squash is fork-tender, golden and caramelized on the edges. Allow to cool slightly, then serve with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries on top. Enjoy!

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