Acorn Squash Recipes

Did you know the bright orange flesh of acorn squash is packaged with various micronutrients? We’re talking vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, iron, and even potassium. So go ahead, grab a couple of acorn squash at the store and have some fun in the kitchen. Your next favorite recipe might just be one humble squash away.

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Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Pair your roasted acorn squash with mashed cauliflower and canned green beans. Serve roasted turkey or grilled tofu on the 25% part of the plate.

75% fiber foods – acorn squash, fresh parsley, cauliflower, garlic, green beans
25% foods –  olive oil, parmesan cheese, turkey/tofu

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve this acorn squash recipe alongside a large side of mixed greens topped with a lima bean salad for a delicious meal.

75% fiber foods – acorn squash, quinoa, onion, kale, lima beans, tomatoes, fresh chile pepper, cilantro, red onion, mixed greens   
25% foods – olive oil, hazelnuts

Recipe Note: If your goal is weight loss, use only enough dressing to add flavor to the salad, as dressings tend to be higher in fat and calories.

Acorn Squash and Carrot Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Enjoy this soup with a side of your favorite crackers for a delicious supper. Add a can of rinsed and drained navy beans to the soup before blending to Power Up with more 75% water-fiber foods and for a creamier consistency.

75% fiber foods – acorn squash, carrot, onion, celery, navy beans
25% foods – crackers, olive oil, butter

 Recipe Note: Choose olive oil instead of butter to use a healthier fat and reduce saturated fat.  

Acorn Squash Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your acorn squash salad with this 10-minute white bean spinach soup.

75% fiber foods –  acorn squash, garlic, baby greens, pomegranate seeds, scallion, chives, white beans, spinach  
25% foods – olive oil, goat cheese, parmesan

Acorn Squash Curry with Lentils and Chickpeas

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Use riced cauliflower or brown rice in place of the white rice to increase the amount of 75% water-fiber foods in the meal. You can buy both of those options in the frozen vegetable section of most supermarkets.

75% fiber foods – acorn squash, chickpeas, garlic, ginger, shallots, red lentils, spinach, cilantro, riced cauliflower/brown rice 
25% foods – olive oil, peanut butter, coconut milk, white rice

Recipe Note: To reduce the amount of saturated fat and calories in the recipe, opt for lite coconut milk instead of the full-fat variety.

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.