Description
Cinnamon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash is a delightful dish that marries the sweetness of butternut squash with warm cinnamon and crunchy pecans. This simple yet flavorful recipe transforms roasted squash into a golden-brown masterpiece, perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a side or a main attraction, this dish will have your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and maple syrup until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg