Description
Simple recipe for roasting butternut squash with maple syrup and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Peel, seed, and cut the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh herbs for dried herbs, using 1 teaspoon of each fresh herb instead of 1/2 teaspoon dried.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the spice mix.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: butternut squash, roasted vegetables, maple, herbs, side dish, vegetarian