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Whole roasted butternut squash

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.

Servings: 4
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Side Dish

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Score the flesh of the butternut squash in diamond shapes.
  3. With the cut side of the garlic clove, rub it all over the flesh of the butternut squash.
  4. Brush the flesh with melted butter and sprinkle with salt, pepper, nutmeg and sage.
  5. 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.
  6. While the squash are roasting, add the pecan pieces to a small sauté pan over medium low heat.
  7. Toast, stirring often until browned.
  8. Add the maple syrup and mix until all the pecans are coated.
  9. When the squash are done remove from the oven and pour the maple pecans over the squash.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.