This easy maple roasted butternut squash is a quick fall side dish with cubed squash tossed in pure maple syrup, then roasted in the oven until caramelized and tender. Perfect for holiday dinners!
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 40 minutesmins
Total Time: 45 minutesmins
Yield: 4servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 ¼poundsbutternut squash(peeled and diced into ¾-inch pieces)
½tablespoonolive oil or coconut oil
2 ½tablespoonspure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with oil, maple, salt and fresh ground pepper. Place in a baking dish, cover with foil and roast in the center of the oven for 25 minutes.
Remove foil, turn the squash and bake an addition 15 minutes, or until fork tender (time will vary depending on the size you cut the squash).