Name: Roasted Butternut Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 3 lbs), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or rosemary; 1/2 cup crushed pecans; salt and black pepper to taste; [b]Optional[/b]; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Roasted butternut squash are an excellent healthy and delicious side dish for any meal. Best of all, it’s really easy to make.

Yields 4 servings

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted butternut squash with maple syrup and pecans makes an easy and sweet side dish for fall.

10 minPrep Time

40 minCook Time

50 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

1 large butternut squash (about 3 lbs), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon dried oregano or rosemary

1/2 cup crushed pecans

salt and black pepper to taste

Optional

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
Spread butternut squash cubes out on baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with olive oil then sprinkle with oregano, ground cinnamon, salt, pepper and maple syrup. Toss all the ingredients together, using tongs or your hands, ensuring all the cubes are coated.
Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes (rotating pan if necessary half-way). Add crushed pecans and return to oven for an additional 5-6 minutes or until squash is tender. Remove from oven and serve immediately or allow to cool.

Nutrition

Calories

885 cal

Fat

22 g

Carbs

181 g

Protein

14 g

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