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Grilled Blackstone Acorn Squash

October 20, 2022 by Lara November 21, 2022

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Take advantage of Fall’s bountiful harvest and make some grilled acorn squash on your Blackstone! This new twist on an old autumn favorite gives it a smoky, charred, buttery flavor.

Grilled acorn squash on a white rectangular plate
Table of Contents
  • Grilled Acorn Squash on the Blackstone
  • Why you’ll love this Blackstone squash recipe!
  • Ingredients
  • Tips & Tricks
  • How to cook acorn squash on the Blackstone griddle
  • Stovetop Directions
  • Substitutions
  • What to serve with grilled acorn squash
  • How to store
  • How to reheat
  • FAQs
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Grilled Acorn Squash on the Blackstone

Squash on the Blackstone is a quick and easy way to add new flavors without a lot of prep work. This recipe makes an excellent Blackstone side dish to pair with delicious proteins like a juicy ribeye, Blackstone Pork Tenderloin, Blackstone Burger or tender chicken breast.

Grilled acorn squash on a white rectangular plate

Why you’ll love this Blackstone squash recipe!

  • This is a quick and easy way to cook acorn squash. It takes five minutes to prepare your ingredients and only twenty minutes to cook. You can also grill your protein simultaneously (cook times will vary) and have an entire meal ready in no time.
  • Acorn squash has a lot of vitamins and minerals, making it a nutrient-dense side dish.
  • Gourds like acorn squash are in season from early fall to winter. Selecting in-season foods is good for the environment and costs less. That means this recipe saves you time AND money!

Ingredients

  • Acorn Squash
  • Butter
  • Seasonings: kosher salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, fresh Garlic
Acorn squash, butter, and spices on a white background

Tips & Tricks

Squash is a firm vegetable and can be intimidating to cut. Make sure you have a sturdy, sharp knife and a hard flat surface to cut on. Cut the top off your gourd using a sawing motion. After the top is off, flip your squash onto the side you just cut to make cutting it in half much easier.

Point your edge down as you slice through. If you are having trouble getting the knife through the squash, try pointing your blade downwards and using both hands to add extra pressure. A rubber mallet can help drive the knife through if you don’t want to use your other hand.

Halved acorn squash with a chef knife to the left both on a wooden cutting board.

Tools to make this easy recipe

  • I have the 22 inch portable tabletop flat griddle grill station. It’s perfect for the RV travel life! I also have friends that have the Blackstone Adventure Ready 2-Burner 28″ Outdoor Griddle
portable Blackstone Griddle on a table

How to cook acorn squash on the Blackstone griddle

  1. Preheat griddle to medium heat.
  2. Cut the squash in half. Take the seeds out with a spoon.
  3. Next slice the squash into ½ to ¾ inch thick slices.
  4. In a large glass bowl, add the butter. Melt the butter.
  5. Once melted, add the spices. Whisk until spices are combined. 
  6. Add the squash slices to the bowl and coat with the butter mixture.
  7. Add the acorn squash to the grill. Cook for 10 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.
Halved and seeded acorn squash on a wooden cutting board
Cut squash in half
Halved acorn squash with a spoon scooping out seeds on a wooden cutting board
Spoon out seeds
Sliced strips of acorn squash on a wooden cutting board
cut into strips
Melted butter in a glass bowl on a white tabletop
add melted butter to bowl
Melted butter and spices in a glass bowl on a white tabletop
add rest of ingredients to butter
Melted butter and spices in a glass bowl on a white tabletop
mix together
Acorn squash coated in oil and spices in a glass bowl on a white tabletop
add squash slices to bowl
Acorn squash coated in oil and spices in a glass bowl on a white tabletop
coat squash thouroghly
acorn squash on The Blackstone griddle
Place acorn squash on the Blackstone griddle
cooking acorn squash on The Blackstone griddle
cook until squash is tender

Stovetop Directions

If you don’t have a blackstone griddle don’t sweat it! You can use a large cast iron skillet instead!

  1. Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once hot, add the seasoned squash making sure the slices lay flat on the skillet to ensure a nice char. You might not fit all the slices at once, so cook in batches if needed.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes on each side or until the desired color is reached and the squash can be pierced with a fork.
  4. Remove from heat and serve immediatley.

Substitutions

You don’t have to use acorn squash. Feel free to use any of your favorite gourds like butternut squash or delicate squash.

What to serve with grilled acorn squash

Want more than one side? Try any of the best Blackstone side dishes or cast iron brussel sprouts to pair with!

Don’t forget to add a protein to complete your meal! Try tender and flavorful pork chops or even Blackstone chicken thighs.

How to store

  • Place leftovers in an airtight glass container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

How to reheat

Reheat the squash in the oven and bake it at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also reheat them on a cast iron skillet. Turn the heat on to medium high and heat through.

FAQs

How to grill acorn squash

Cut acorn squash in half, seed, and slice into strips.
Season with butter, salt, pepper, and italian seasoning.
Place stips on a hot grill and cook until tender and charred (about 10 minutes each side)

How to cook acorn squash on the blackstone griddle

Cut acorn squash in half, seed, and slice into strips. Season with butter, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place strips on a hot Blackstone griddle and cook until tender and charred (about 10 minutes each side).

Can you eat acron squash skin?

Yes, the skin becomes soft once cooked and is edible. If you prefer to not to eat the skin, it easily tears away from the meat after grilling.

Do you skin squash before grilling?

No, the skin is edible. If you prefer not to eat the skin, it easily tears away from the meat after grilling.

Should you salt squash before grilling?

Yes, salt will help remove some of the moisture from the vegetable before grilling making it crispier and it tastes good. Remember to use salt in moderation and stick to the amount indicated in the recipe.

How many calories are in a grilled squash?

In this recipe for blackstone grilled acorn squash there is 150 calories per serving.

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Grilled Blackstone Acorn Squash

Take advantage of fall’s bountiful harvest with grilled Blackstone acorn squash!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Blackstone Acorn Squash, grilled acorn squash
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 150kcal
Author Lara

Equipment

  • Blackstone

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 1 Acorn Squash
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoning Italian
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat griddle to medium heat.
  • Cut the squash in half. Take the seeds out with a spoon.
  • Next slice the squash into ½ to ¾ inch thick slices.
  • In a large glass bowl, add the butter. Melt the butter.
  • Once melted, add the spices. Whisk until spices are combined.
  • Add the squash slices to the bowl and coat with the butter mixture.
  • Add the acorn squash to the grill. Cook for 10 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.

Notes

Acorn squash is a firm vegetable that can be intimidating to cut. Make sure you cut your squash on a hard, flat surface and use a sturdy knife with a long sharp blade. Cut the top off first so you can cut the squash in half more easily. If you are having trouble getting the edge through the squash, try using your other hand or a rubber mallet to add extra pressure to get the knife the rest of the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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Hi, I’m Lara! I’m a dietitian and I love to travel the US in my fifth wheel RV with my pups Stella & Loki. I share healthy, low carb and camping recipes along with my travel and bowling stories.

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