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grilled acorn squash rings on a platter.
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Grilled Acorn Squash Rings

Grilled acorn squash sliced into rings makes a simple side dish that's both pretty and healthy and ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 rings
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp harissa seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat Grill: Heat your grill to 375-400F degrees with a direct heat zone.
  • Cut: Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off of the acorn squash. Carefully, cut the remaining squash into 1/2-inch rings and remove the seeds.
  • Season: Brush oil on each ring and season each side with the harissa, salt and pepper.
  • Grill: Grill for 10 minutes per side, until they are fork tender.

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Notes

See the post above for a variety of other savory and sweet toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg