Green acorn squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita pepo, is the edible fruit of climbing vines or sprawling bushes and is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with pumpkins and gourds.
When it comes to winter squash we usually focus on butternut squash and pumpkin. Both are great, but acorn squash would like to be noticed as well. The squash is healthy and full of fiber plus, its size makes it far easier to cut open and work with.
It’s a near-perfect side dish for any protein – especially in the fall when it’s in season – because there’s no need to peel the squash before roasting it to perfection........