Baked Butternut Squash
A heartwarming recipe for baked butternut squash, featuring a blend of rich flavors and healthy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½+ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic syrup
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or herbs de Provence)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut the squash in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds and cubing it.
- Toss the squash cubes with melted butter, olive oil, fine sea salt, black pepper, maple syrup, balsamic syrup, cinnamon, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Spread the seasoned squash cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an elevated dish, consider garnishing with feta cheese or toasted walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butternut squash, healthy recipe, vegan, side dish
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