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Maple roasted buttercup squash

This deliciously simple way with squash makes a great side, perfect with many mains.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 approx
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 14 oz squash peeled and de-seeded weight (half a medium squash)
  • 1 tablespoon oil olive oil, or vegetable/canola (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375-400F/190-200C (can vary temp to suit whatever else you are cooking).
  2. Remove the seeds from the middle of the squash and peel off the skin (or not, if you prefer). Dice the squash into large bite-size chunks and place in an oven dish.
  3. Drizzle over the oil and maple syrup and toss the squash so all of the chunks are covered in both.
  4. Roast for approximately 40 minutes until the squash is soft and starting to caramelize. It's worth checking roughly halfway through cooking and turning any pieces of squash that look slightly dry to help them cook evenly.

Notes

  • Use whichever oil you prefer for this, just be aware olive oil tends to have a slightly stronger flavor so it may come through. For a lot of dishes, that's good, but potentially you taste the maple a little less here as a result. I'd suggest a lighter olive oil or vegetable/canola oil for no flavor from the oil.
  • I prefer to peel the skin off, but you can eat the skin on buttercup squash so you can leave it on, if you prefer. 
  • This recipe also works with other types of squash, you may just need to adjust cook time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 721mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 21095IU (422%) Vitamin C 41.7mg (46%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 721mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 21095IU 422%
Vitamin C 41.7mg 46%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.