maple miso acorn squash with pumpkin seed dressing

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beulah, MI
Updated on Oct 27, 2025

I love acorn squash. It's always like having dessert for dinner.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SQUASH
  • 2 acorn squash, halved seeds removed
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons white miso
  • PUMPKIN SEED DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted
  • FRIED SAGE
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 large fresh sage leaves
  • salt

How To Make maple miso acorn squash with pumpkin seed dressing

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt. Place the butter, maple syrup, and miso in a saucepan.
  • Step 2
    Cook until all is melted and mixed well. Pour evenly into the shells of the squash.
  • Step 3
    Bake for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Whisk all ingredients together and taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    For the sage, place the oil in a saucepan. Fry the sage leaves in batches for a few seconds at a time and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
  • Step 5
    When the squash is done but into wedges. Drizzle with the dressing and top with some fried sage.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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