Low Carb Miso Butter Glazed Acorn Squash

Delicious Miso Butter Glazed Acorn Squash is a perfect addition to any Keto Thanksgiving dinner. Tender, sweet acorn squash is tossed in a combination of melted butter, white miso paste, and sweetener. The squash is then roasted in an air fryer for the ultimate convenience and cooking experience! The final dish is topped with sliced, roasted almonds, but any other toasted nut will do (think pistachios, pecans, and walnuts).

What kind of miso paste should I use?

This recipe uses white miso paste, but you can experiment with any variety of miso paste-like red or yellow.

Can I leave the skin on the acorn squash?

Yes, if you cut the acorn squash thin enough, the roasting process will make it soft enough to eat. The extra fiber is helpful, especially on a low carb diet, because it helps dampen the glucose response to the carbs (you only count the net carbs on Keto).

Can I use a traditional oven?

Sure! Place all the squash slices onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake it at 400 F (convection fan if possible) for 15-16 minutes.

Serving suggestion

Serve Low Carb Miso Butter Glazed Acorn Squash with plenty of healthy fats and protein like our Low Carb Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/low-carb-thanksgiving-dinner-casserole.

Net Carbs

8.5 g
Fiber

3.8 g
Total Carbs

14.3 g
Protein

1.8 g
Fats

7.5 g

116 cals

Quantity

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Acorn Squash

1 pound
Butter

3 tablespoon
Brown Sugar Replacement by Swerve

1 tablespoon
Miso

1 tablespoon
Almonds, Dry Roasted, Salted

2 tablespoon, chopped

Step 1

Prepare the acorn squash by cutting it in half and then remove the seeds with a spoon. Place each half cut side down and thinly slice the acorn squash into ¼” slices. Place the slices into a large mixing bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave in a small bowl. Whisk together the butter, sweetener, and white miso paste together. Add the miso mixture to the squash slices and toss well to coat.
Step 2

Place half of the acorn squash into the bottom of an air fryer basket. Be sure to spread out the slices so they are in a single layer.
Step 3

Set the air fryer to 400 F and 15 minutes. When the time has elapsed place the squash on a plate and repeat with the remaining squash slices. Top with sliced almonds. Serve immediately!