Description
A cozy dish offering a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, ideal for family dinners or comforting weeknight treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Once fork-tender, drizzle maple syrup over the squash and sprinkle chopped pecans on top. If desired, add cinnamon.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until syrup bubbles and pecans toast.
- Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
For richer flavor, consider adding unsalted butter, though it is not necessary. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg