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Roasted Honeynut Squash
This roasted honeynut squash is so easy to make perfectly caramelized. Serve it with a drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate sweet and savory side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium honeynut squashes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon divided
- ½ teaspoon sea salt divided
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the squash by cutting it in half lengthwise and scraping out the seeds.
- Place honeynut squash halves on prepared baking sheet and drizzle each half with ½ teaspoon olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
- Bake squash for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from oven and drizzle each half with 1 teaspoon maple syrup. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Choose ripe honeynut squash: Look for squash with a deep orange color and smooth skin. Riper squash will be naturally sweeter and more flavorful when roasted.
- No need to peel: Honeynut squash skin is thin and tender, so there’s no need to peel it. The skin becomes soft and edible after roasting, making it easier to prep.
- Don’t skip the maple syrup: The drizzle of maple syrup at the end really brings out the natural sweetness of the squash. If you want to try something different, a drizzle of balsamic glaze would also work beautifully.
- Fork-tender is key: Make sure the squash is fork-tender before taking it out of the oven. If the squash isn’t quite soft enough, give it a few extra minutes to ensure it roasts to perfection.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 squash
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
1135mg
(32%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 squash | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1135mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.