Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Description
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash emphasizes the natural sweetness of butternut squash enhanced by maple syrup and aromatics from red onion and dried sage. The squash and onion are cut into appropriately sized pieces and tossed in olive oil and the syrup-sage blend to coat evenly before roasting at a high temperature. This cooking method allows for caramelization that deepens the flavor and softens the vegetables to a tender consistency with slightly crisp edges.
The roasted squash can be served warm alongside mains or chilled and added to salads for texture and sweetness. Freshly chopped sage sprinkled on top adds an herbal freshness, balancing the dish's sweet notes. The recipe focuses on well-roasted vegetables with a pleasant balance of sweet, savory, and herbal flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash or 3 cups chopped butternut squash
- 1 red onion
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sage dried
- salt
- black pepper
To serve:
- sage leaves fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
- Peel and halve the butternut squash, then scoop out and discard the seeds. Chop the butternut squash flesh into small chunks. Place the squash into a large roasting tray.
- Peel the onion and cut it into wedges, then add them to the tray of squash, ensuring it’s not too crowded (or the veg will steam instead of roast).
- Mix the oil, maple syrup and dried sage in a small bowl, then drizzle it over the squash and onion and toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve hot as a side dish (topped with fresh sage if desired) or hot or cold over salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 19931IU | 399% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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