Can you eat the skin of an acorn squash?

So petite butternut and kabocha squash don't necessarily need to be peeled. And even thicker-skinned squash is fine if you cook it long enough. "If you roast any squash for a long enough time, the skin is easier to eat," says Romano. (Highly recommended: roasting acorn squash wedges with the skin on.)Dec 1, 2015 read more

Sent by Mike Editor: Personally, I love eating every last bit of acorn squash, as long as it is cooked thoroughly and soft. read more

"If you roast any squash for a long enough time, the skin is easier to eat," says Romano. (Highly recommended: roasting acorn squash wedges with the skin on.) There are only two types of squash to avoid. read more

You can eat the skin on almost any squash. (We would steer clear of gnarly kabocha, though.) Acorn squash is actually the best choice for skin-on squash, because if you leave it intact before you slice it you end up with pretty ridged half-moons—the perfect addition to any fall-themed menu. read more