Yes, you can eat acorn squash skin, as it is safe and edible once cooked.
Safety and nutrition
- The skin contains extra fiber and some vitamins, adding a bit of nutritional benefit if you eat it along with the flesh.
- As with other produce, it is best to wash the squash well before cooking to remove any dirt or residues.
Texture and taste
- When roasted, baked, or otherwise cooked until tender, acorn squash skin softens and many people enjoy eating it.
- It can still be a bit chewy, especially on larger or older squash, so some people prefer to scoop out the flesh and leave the skin.
How to cook if eating the skin
- Cut the squash, remove seeds, and roast, bake, or steam until both flesh and skin are tender when pierced with a fork.
- If after cooking the texture seems too tough or you don’t like the taste, just scoop out the flesh and discard or compost the skin.
