Try this recipe the next time you have a fancy meal, and you’ll be sure to please most everyone. When grilling an autumnal feast, don’t think that the acorn squash needs to go in the oven. Instead, you can make sweet acorn squash on the grill. This squash dish makes a great side for turkey, prime rib, lamb, or duck.
You can set up a charcoal grill so the coals are to one side and then grill the squash on the unheated side. For a gas grill, turn off the flame on one side. Depending on your grill, you might be able to turn off the back or front rows of flame, or it may have controls for each side. This recipe uses the indirect grilling method to bake the squash on the grill.
The squash can also be indirectly grilled by wrapping them in aluminum foil, using a cast-iron drip pan, or by placing a disposable aluminum drip pan underneath the squash, which will catch any juices from the sweet filling that may drip.
- Heat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (375-400F degrees).
- Prepare: Cut the squash in half vertically. Remove and discard the seeds.
- Season: Season both sides with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Grill: Grill cut side down for 15 minutes. Flip grill 30 minutes, until fork tender.
How to Grill Acorn Squash
Grilled Acorn Squash Halves 🔗
Change things up by serving grilled acorn squash halves. These delightful fall fruits add a smooth richness to any meal.
Prep: 5min
Total: 50min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0.3 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 3 g, unSaturated Fat 1.3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 tsp olive oil
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
Instruction:
- Heat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (375-400F degrees).
- Prepare: Cut the squash in half vertically. Remove and discard the seeds.
- Season: Season both sides with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Grill: Grill cut side down for 15 minutes. Flip grill 30 minutes, until fork tender.
FAQ
How long do you cook acorn squash for?
Acorn squash halves should be placed cut-side down on a cookie sheet and baked in a preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until the flesh starts to soften.
Do you skin squash before grilling?
Because of its soft skin, summer squash does not require peeling and some varieties are too watery to grill. Summer squash should not be washed until you are ready to use it.
Should you salt squash before grilling?
Salting the zucchini draws out some of the moisture, giving it a firmer texture that won’t get mushy or have more of a steamed vegetable texture. Although salting the zucchini isn’t required, it can make it come out even more delicious.
Do you remove the skin from an acorn squash before cooking?
The good news is that, even if you don’t want to eat the skin, you don’t need to peel the squash before cooking because, to be honest, peeling an acorn squash before cooking isn’t easy feet because of the ridges.