Description
Maple Glazed Butternut Squash is a delicious and sweet side dish perfect for fall, combining the natural sweetness of butternut squash with maple syrup for a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until the squash is evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Glazed Butternut Squash, Fall Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian