Description
A savory dish featuring roasted butternut squash, seasoned and garnished for a refined presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash cubes in olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Spread the squash evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender, stirring halfway through.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Plate the butternut squash, garnishing with fresh thyme.
Notes
- For added texture, consider toasting pumpkin seeds and sprinkling them on top.
- You can also substitute maple syrup with honey for a different flavor profile.
- Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or sage for varied taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash, roasted vegetables, side dish, vegetarian