Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans

Name: Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup raw pecan halves, roughly chopped; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Cubed butternut squash roasted until caramelized, then tossed with pure maple syrup and finished with toasted pecans and fresh thyme. A naturally sweet, Paleo-friendly autumn side.

45 minEasyServes 4195 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup raw pecan halves, roughly chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, toss 3 lbs peeled and cubed butternut squash with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
3

Spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces for caramelization.
4

Roast for 20 minutes, then flip the pieces. Scatter 1/2 cup roughly chopped raw pecan halves over the squash and continue roasting for 8-10 minutes until the squash is tender and deeply caramelized and the pecans are toasted.
5

Transfer to a serving platter, scatter 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves over the top, and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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