Find your favorite (easy!)

method to cook this pretty and nutritious winter squash.

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Acorn squashis a stunner in the produce aisle or at thefarmers market.

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(Eating the skin is a personal preferencebut it is edible.

Just be sure to wash and scrub well).

From there, cut into wedges or chunks, slice, or leave as halves.

Acorn Squash Roasted

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Roasting cut-side down allows for the subtle caramelization of the flesh and it’s just divine.

For a hearty meal, stuff each acorn squash half like in thisgoat cheese and mushroomstuffed acorn squash.

Indirect heat is key here to ensure the squash cooks evenly and maintains its tender texture.

Boiled acorn squash

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The secret to this technique is steam-frying.

Steamed Acorn Squash

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sauteed acorn squash

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air fryer acorn squash

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Instant Pot Acorn Squash

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