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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash
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This sweet and spicy roasted butternut squash is savory and naturally sweet with a hint of spice. It’s the best side dish to welcome fall and uses just a few simple ingredients.
Author:
Lindsey Jenkins
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
1
large
butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2
tablespoons
avocado or olive oil
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon
ground ginger
1
teaspoon
salt, to taste
¼
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
½
teaspoon
coconut sugar or brown sugar (optional)
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Peel, deseed, and cut the butternut squash into one-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, add the cubed butternut squash, oil and spices and mix thoroughly with your hands until well coated.
Spread the squash onto a lined baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 20 minutes, give the squash a stir and then bake for another 20 minutes.
The squash should be fork tender, but not mushy.
Enjoy!