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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets
This recipe roasts cubed butternut squash and beets coated with grapeseed oil, salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup for a balance of earthy sweetness and warm spice. Roasting at 400°F develops caramelized edges and tender centers. Finishing under the broiler crisps the exterior. The dish is garnished with dried oregano, orange zest, and toasted nuts like walnuts and pistachios adding aroma and texture contrast.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
to 6 servings
Calories:
189 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded and chopped, medium
- 1 beet peeled and chopped, large, red
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup to taste, pure
For Serving:
- orange optional, zest of 1
- oregano dried
- walnuts toasted
- pistachio
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and chop the butternut squash and the beet into ½” cubes.
- Place them in a mixing bowl and add oil, salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Toss well using your hands and make sure the veggies are all evenly coated.
- Lay the vegetables out on a large (or two smaller) baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast vegetables for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring once half-way through roasting.
- Place oven on the broil setting for 3 to 5 minutes in order to crisp up the veggies.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with dried oregano, orange zest, and additional salt if desired.
- Serve with toasted walnuts and pistachios.
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Notes
- Add extra maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor to the roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 6
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6 | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.