Perfectly roasted butternut squash with a delicious pure maple syrup glaze coating. So easy to throw together and makes the perfect side dish for any holiday dinner.
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
Our maple roasted butternut squash recipe is the easiest and most delicious way to enjoy this favorite fall food. With simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a delightful side dish that is a perfect addition to any holiday meal or busy weeknight dinner.
This maple roasted butternut squash recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this favorite fall food. With it’s natural sweetness, tender texture, and flavorful seasonings, this dish is a perfect healthy side dish for any occasion. So grab a large squash, some simple ingredients, and create a delightful and versatile dish that will be a hit at your holiday table or any time you crave the flavors of fall.
Key Ingredients
For this recipe, you will only need 5 ingredients. The butternut squash is the star of this recipe. You need to use fresh raw butternut squash that has been peeled to make this simple side dish. Use pre-cubed squash from the vegetable section of the grocery store to make this recipe even simpler, to avoid cutting the squash.
Pure maple syrup is used to add even more sweetness to this winter squash. You can make baked butternut squash with brown sugar or coconut sugar for other alternatives that would taste great too!
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Line a baking sheet with foil, parchment paper.
- Spread squash cubes on prepared pan, topping with extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup.
- Season with salt and pepper and a little sprinkle of cinnamon over the squash.
- Toss until completely coated in oil, syrup, and seasonings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the outside.
Storage and Serving Tips
Once the squash is roasted to perfection, remove it from the oven or air fryer and let it cool slightly. Transfer the maple-roasted butternut squash to an airtight container for storing any leftovers. This dish can be enjoyed as a delicious side dish, a base for grain bowls, or even incorporated into other recipes like butternut squash soup.
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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Line a baking sheet with foil, parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread squash in an even layer on prepared pan and drizzle on olive oil and maple syrup.
- Sprinkle cinnamon, salt and pepper on top.
- Toss squash with hands until completely coated in oil, syrup and seasonings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until squash is golden brown on the outside.
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I made this tonight and everyone loved it. We had chilli and the two together was awesome. thank you!