Description
Golden cubes of butternut squash roasted to crispy-edged perfection, tossed with toasted pecans and fresh rosemary. This Thanksgiving Butternut Squash is the ultimate easy recipe for fall dinners, holiday sides, and festive food ideas. A quick-prep, crowd-pleasing side dish that fits beautifully with healthy snack options, easy dinner menus, and cozy Thanksgiving classics.
Ingredients
4 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.33 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread the squash evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. Add chopped pecans to the tray and roast for an additional 8 minutes until everything is golden and slightly crisp.
5. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley and fresh rosemary sprigs, and serve warm.
Notes
• Use pre-cut squash to save time on prep.
• Don’t overcrowd the baking pan for maximum caramelization.
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne for heat or a drizzle of balsamic glaze when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thanksgiving side, roasted butternut squash, fall side dish, healthy holiday sides, easy vegetable recipe