⏱ 60 min total

Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette

Name: Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ squash (4 inch dia) Acorn squash; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tsp Lime juice; ⅛ pepper Red chili pepper; ½ tbsp Cilantro

Per 1 serving · 250 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

272

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2g
3% of calories
Carbs
24g
33% of calories
Fat
21g
64% of calories

Portion

✓ Sugar free
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette (250 g) has 272 calories, with 2 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (38% DV), Vitamin E (20% DV) and thiamine (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

109cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

0.7g

Net carbs

21g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.5g

0.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C38%
Vitamin E20%
Thiamine25%
Vitamin B629%
Iron22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber12%
Vitamin K12%
Niacin10%
Folate (B9)10%
Pantothenic acid17%
Potassium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min

1
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450°.
2
Halve the acorn squash lengthwise, and trim off the tough stem ends. Scoop out the seeds, then cut each half lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide wedges.
3
In a large bowl, toss the squash with the black pepper, three-fourths of the salt, and one-third of the oil. Arrange the wedges cut sides down on two large rimmed baking sheets and roast, rotating the pans between racks halfway through, until tender and the undersides are golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes.
4
While the squash roasts, mince the garlic and mash with the remaining salt to form a paste. In a small bowl whisk together the garlic paste, lime juice, chile, cilantro, and the remaining oil until emulsified. Transfer the squash to a platter, browned sides up, and drizzle with the vinaigrette.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (250 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	43 μg	5%
Vitamin C	34 mg	38%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	20%
Vitamin K	15 μg	12%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	25%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	2%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	29%
Folate (B9)	39 μg	10%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	17%
Choline	1 mg	0%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	77 mg	8%
Iron	2 mg	22%
Potassium	784 mg	17%
Magnesium	72 mg	17%
Phosphorus	84 mg	12%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.2 mg	17%
Manganese	0.4 mg	17%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	526 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	15 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 272 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

52min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
38min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette?

One serving of Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette (1 serving) has 272 calories, which works out to 109 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 3% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette?

589 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette?

0.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (250 g)

Calories272

% Daily Value*

Total fat 21g	26%
Saturated fat 2.9g	14%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 589mg	26%
Total carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary fiber 3.5g	12%
Total sugars 0.4g
Protein 2g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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