Description
Delight your taste buds with this simple yet flavorful Honey Roasted Butternut Squash recipe. The natural sweetness of butternut squash is enhanced by a drizzle of honey and a hint of cinnamon, creating a perfect side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 to 2.5 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the squash: In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the squash: Spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized on the edges.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary or thyme before roasting.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a holiday spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
