Description
Enjoy the warm flavors of fall with this delicious Honey Roasted Butternut Squash recipe. Tender butternut squash cubes are roasted to perfection with a sweet and savory honey glaze, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 large butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- optional chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the squash: In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and 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.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy twist.
- This dish makes a great side for roasted meats or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
