Whole roasted butternut squash
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4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Servings
4
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Whole roasted butternut squash
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All the flavors of fall come together in one easy side dish. Roasted butternut squash with maple pecans is a side dish with zero guilt because butternut squash is a superfood.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium butternut squash about 2 1/2 pounds each, cut in half and seeded
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 garlic clove peeled and halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- fresh nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon sage finely chopped
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Score the flesh of the butternut squash in diamond shapes.
- With the cut side of the garlic clove, rub it all over the flesh of the butternut squash.
- Brush the flesh with melted butter and sprinkle with salt, pepper, nutmeg and sage.
- Roast the squash, flesh side up on a baking sheet for 40-60 minutes. Should feel tender when a fork is inserted into the flesh.
- While the squash are roasting, add the pecan pieces to a small sauté pan over medium low heat.
- Toast, stirring often until browned.
- Add the maple syrup and mix until all the pecans are coated.
- When the squash are done remove from the oven and pour the maple pecans over the squash.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
597mg
(25%)
Potassium
1443mg
(41%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
40030IU
(801%)
Vitamin C
80.4mg
(89%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1443mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 40030IU | 801% |
| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
9 reviews
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