Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Sweet and savory maple roasted butternut squash has become a staple side dish for dinner and holidays. It's flavorful, simple and beyond delicious!
Servings: 6
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (grade A or B)
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place squash on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup. Toss with cinnamon and pepper.
- Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning once during the middle of the roasting time (add pecans during this time too, if desired).
- When squash is fork-tender, remove and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 13288IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg