Orange-Glazed Grilled Acorn Squash

Name: Orange-Glazed Grilled Acorn Squash
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed; 59 milliliters melted butter; 1 stick cinnamon; 118 milliliters light brown sugar; 946 milliliters fresh orange juice; 8 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 whole allspice berries

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Orange-Glazed Grilled Acorn Squash a try. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 246 calories, 3g of protein, and 6g of fat. Head to the store and pick up acorn squash, brown sugar, orange juice, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Oven

Brush the cut side of each acorn squash with the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Acorn Squash

Butter

Place squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until almost tender, about 30 minutes.

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Squash

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Baking Sheet

Oven

While the squash is baking, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, stirring often.

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Orange Juice

Brown Sugar

Allspice

Cinnamon

Squash

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Sauce Pan

Preheat the grill to medium-high.

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Grill

Place the squash, cut side up, on the grill, and brush with the orange glaze. Cook for 5 minutes, turn over with tongs, and grill for 5 more minutes, or until tender and glaze is caramelized.

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Orange