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Roasted Acorn Squash with Pesto And Pine Nuts

Roasted Acorn Squash with Pesto & Pine Nuts

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish, Salads & Sides
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Primal, Refined Sugar-Free, SCD, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsps Pesto
  • 2 tbsps pine nuuts
  • ground black pepper & sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C (390F).
  • Halve the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds.
  • Slice the acorn squash into wedges and arrange on a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the Acorn Squash for around 45 mins until it is soft all the way through and the edges have begun to caramelise.
  • Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a frying pan over a low heat until they begin to brown and change colour. Also, warm the pesto slightly (optional).
  • Arrange the wedges of Acorn Squash on a plate and drizzle over the pesto.  Sprinkle the pine nuts over the top and serve.