Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
This Maple Roasted Butternut Squash is a great side dish for the holidays! It's healthy, easy to make, and full of flavor!
Course:
Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
butternut squash, maple roasted butternut squash, roasted butternut squash
Servings: 8 (about 3/4 cup)
Calories: 93 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (3lb)(1.5kg) butternut squash
- 1/2 cup (120ml) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (28g) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- cayenne pepper to taste, optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). If you prefer line a large baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup, set aside.
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Peel, seed, and cut the butternut squash into 1/2"-3/4" cubes. (Try to get them all about the same size so the squash cooks evenly.) Place on prepared baking sheet and toss with remaining ingredients.
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Bake for 25 minutes stirring half way through cooking.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Nutrition facts: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.
Tips about this Maple Roasted Butternut Squash:
- To save time you can substitute pre-cut squash from the store.
- This is also really good with bacon! Just chop 2-3 slices of thick cut bacon and toss with the butternut squash before roasting.
Nutrition Facts
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 54mg2%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 8g9%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Calcium 18mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.