Description
This recipe for The Best Roasted Spiced Butternut Squash is a flavorful and cozy dish perfect for fall. The combination of sweet maple syrup, warm spices, and caramelized squash will have your kitchen smelling amazing as it roasts to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 large butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the squash: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss until the squash is 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 around the edges.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- This roasted squash is perfect as a side dish or tossed into salads, grain bowls, or tacos.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated or enjoyed cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
