Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring roasted butternut squash infused with spiced orange flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Add the orange juice and zest, and mix well to coat the squash evenly.
- If using, drizzle maple syrup over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread the squash mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven 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, consider adding a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for heat.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a side for a vegetarian meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spiced Orange Roasted Butternut Squash, Roasted Butternut Squash, Vegan Side Dish