This acorn squash recipe is one you'll want to serve often when squash is in season. When at the grocery store, look for acorn squash with dull and smooth skin with both orange and green coloring. There's a lot you can do to change up the flavors. I love it with smoked honey and pure cinnamon. When possible, choose avocado oil or grapeseed oil which has a higher smoke point. This is a healthy and delicious side dish everyone will enjoy. And it's super easy to make on the grill.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword acorn squash on grill, grilled acorn squash, grilled acorn squash recipe, how to make grilled acorn squash
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
1acorn squash
2tablespoonsgrapeseed oil or avocado oil
sea salt
coarse ground black pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
pinchcayenne pepper
Optional: smoked honey
Optional: 1 tsp Vietnamese cinnamon, 1 tsp brown sugar, ΒΌ teaspoon ground ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium low.
Wash and then cut the squash into about 8 wedges. Remove the seeds.
Drizzle the oil over the squash wedges. Sprinkle on the seasoning.
Use non-stick cooking spray on the grill or use a grill pan.
Arrange the acorn squash wedges on the grill. Lay them on their sides so they get some nice grill marks. Cook with the lid closed for 10 minutes.
Flip the squash wedges and cook with the lid closed for another 10 minutes or until it is tender. Do not overcook.