Description
A delicious and comforting butternut squash dish perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle walnuts on top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose squashes that feel heavy for their size.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash recipes thanksgiving