Description
Delight in the sweet and savory flavors of this Maple Roasted Butternut Squash recipe. Tender butternut squash cubes are roasted to perfection with a maple glaze, creating a perfect side dish for any fall meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Squash: In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Roast Squash: Spread squash in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For added texture, consider topping with roasted pecans or walnuts.
- Perfect for holiday and fall dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
