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acorn squash
noun
: an acorn-shaped dark green winter squash (Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata) with a ridged surface and mildly sweet yellow to orange flesh
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Make this winter soup by roasting, simmering, and blending acorn squash into a bowl of soup that's uber creamy and satisfying.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Padma Lakshmi’s Citrus-Garlic Roasted Squash 1 (2-lb.) acorn squash, unpeeled, seeded and cut into 1-in.-thick wedges
½ cup plus 2 Tbsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Nov. 2025
In addition to your favorite pizza toppings, consider adding:
Roasted butternut squash, acorn squash and potato.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
To increase your intake of this essential nutrient, try incorporating magnesium-rich vegetables, like spinach, kale, acorn squash, edamame, artichokes, and parsnips, into your diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Padma Lakshmi’s Citrus-Garlic Roasted Squash 1 (2-lb.) acorn squash, unpeeled, seeded and cut into 1-in.-thick wedges
½ cup plus 2 Tbsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Nov. 2025
In addition to your favorite pizza toppings, consider adding:
Roasted butternut squash, acorn squash and potato.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
To increase your intake of this essential nutrient, try incorporating magnesium-rich vegetables, like spinach, kale, acorn squash, edamame, artichokes, and parsnips, into your diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Acorn squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acorn%20squash. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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