Description
A perfectly caramelized, sweet and savory roasted butternut squash dish infused with maple syrup, honey, and fresh sage.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash (about 2-3 lbs), peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped
Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step Step 2: Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Try to keep them as uniform as possible.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Add the squash cubes to the bowl and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the glaze.
Step 5: Spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between the cubes for air circulation.
Step 6: Roast for 20 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and toss the cubes with a spatula. Sprinkle the fresh sage over the squash.
Step 7: Return to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the edges are golden brown.
Step 8: Transfer to a serving dish and top with toasted pecans if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
To save time, you can buy pre-cut squash from the grocery store, but fresh-cut squash usually roasts better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sides & Salads
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
