Simple Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

Try this quick and easy recipe forMaple Roasted Butternut Squash– a perfect healthy side dish.

Maple Roasted Butternut Squashis one of the simplest ways to prepare butternut squash. You simply peel and cube it, toss it with salt, oil, and maple, and cook it in the oven. The key is to cook it covered for the first half of cooking. This helps to steam the squash so that it cooks through without burning on the outside. Then you uncover it for the second half of the cooking time so that it can crisp up on the bottom. Delicious!

It is so, so good as a side for dishes likeGarlic and Herb Chicken in the Crock PotandSkillet Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Green Beans.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Maple Roasted Butternut Squash is simple to make.
• It’s sweet, delicious flavor goes well with so many main dishes.
• It takes just a few pantry-staple ingredients.

Ingredients

• Butternut Squash
• Olive Oil
• Pure Maple Syrup
• Salt and Pepper

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

Step #1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet or 9×13 pan.

Step #3. Place the coated squash on the baking sheet in a single layer.

Step #2. Place the squash cubes, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to coat.

Step #4. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.

Expert Tips

• This is a great recipe to use the pre-cut and peeled squash you can find at your grocery store.
• Feel free to add herbs or ground cinnamon if you like.I love a dash of cinnamon and a little extra sprinkle of coarse salt on this dish. I also love a pinch of dried sage (sometimes called rubbed sage) and a dash of garlic salt for a more savory flavor.
• Cut the squash into same-size cubes so that it cooks evenly.

How to Eat Roasted Butternut Squash (Recipe Ideas!)

• This is a great stand alone side dish, but you don’t have to stop there!
• Mix the roasted squash with a can of black beans and add some taco seasoning! Awesome meatless taco filling.
• Toss cold roasted butternut squash cubes with your favorite spinach salad.
• Add to your favorite chili for texture and color.
• Make a fall quinoa salad with cooked quinoa, roasted squash, shredded Brussels, and a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Top with dried cranberries and some pumpkin seeds.

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