Description
Caramelized, golden roasted butternut squash tossed with olive oil, maple syrup, and a touch of cinnamon a cozy and comforting fall side dish.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch pieces.
3. In a large bowl, toss squash with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
6. Garnish with thyme or rosemary and serve warm.
Notes
For a savory twist, skip the maple syrup and cinnamon and season with garlic powder and rosemary.
Perfect alongside roasted chicken or holiday mains.
Leftovers can be added to salads or blended into creamy soups.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Butternut Squash, Fall Side Dish, Cozy Squash, Easy Vegetables