Fall squash is some of my favorite produce. Acorn squash has such a unique flavor that I love. This Simple Roasted Acorn Squash with Tahini Sauce is one of my favorite ways to enjoy squash. This squash is tossed in simple spices and then roasted. Then it is covered with a delicious tahini sauce. This squash is a great plant based side dish and it also pairs great with a protein like tofu. Let's get into the recipe.
This simple roasted acorn squash is
- easy to make
- covered with a delicious sauce
- the perfect vegan side dish
What ingredients do I need to make roasted acorn squash with tahini sauce?
- acorn squash
- salt/pepper
- oil
- paprika
- cinnamon
- garlic powder
- tahini
Instructions to make baked acorn squash with tahini sauce
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss squash in salt/pepper, oil and spices. Add squash to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast for 30-35 minutes until softened.
- Add all tahini sauce ingredients to a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Add squash to a plate and drizzle with tahini sauce. Top with scallions if using.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra acorn squash in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 4 days. I recommend storing the sauce in a separate sealed container.
Other vegan sides and sauces to try
This acorn squash goes great with my crispy tofu recipe.
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Simple Roasted Acorn Squash with Tahini Sauce
This simple roasted acorn squash with tahini sauce is the perfect plant based side dish.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
- Category: sides
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
Acorn Squash
- 1 acorn squash, sliced into ½ inch thick slices
- pinch salt/pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral oil of choice (ie olive, avocado, etc)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Tahini Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup nakano roasted garlic vinegar (or sub another culinary vinegar)
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
- salt/pepper to taste
+½ cup chopped scallions for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss squash in salt/pepper, oil and spices. Add squash to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast for 30-35 minutes until softened.
- Add all tahini sauce ingredients to a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Add squash to a plate and drizzle with tahini sauce. Top with scallions if using.
Keywords: acorn squash, tahini sauce, roasted acorn squash with tahini sauce
stella
This is the perfect acorn squash recipe. The tahini sauce goes so well with the squash. Yum.
★★★★★