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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

An easy recipe for delicious honey-sweet, slightly sticky roasted butternut squash. Perfect as a side with roast dinner, meats, cheese, etc; in buddha bowls, or just as a healthy snack. (optional vegan)
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Ingredients, Side Dish
Cuisine: British, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: squash, vegetables
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 157.5kcal
Author: Gluten Free Alchemist - Kate Dowse.

Key equipment

  • potato peeler
  • chopping board
  • sharp-edged spoon or fork
  • sharp vegetable knife
  • Oven
  • medium to large roasting tin

Ingredients 

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled, deseeded and cut into medium-size cubes
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1½ tbsp runny honey or maple syrup if Vegan

Instructions

Pre-Prepare the Squash

  • Peel the butternut squash outer skin using a potato peeler.
  • Cut the squash in half lengthways and scrape out the seeds and fibrous core using the sharp edge of a spoon or a fork.
  • Cut the squash into medium sized cubes.

Season and Roast the Squash

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200 C/400 F/Gas 6.
  • Transfer the squash cubes to a medium to large roasting tin and add the oil to the pan.
  • Using your hands, coat the squash with the oil thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle the squash with the paprika and salt and pepper (to taste) and toss the cubes to mix in the seasoning.
  • Drizzle the honey (or Maple syrup) over and place in the oven.
  • Roast for 45 minutes to an hour, turning the cubes intermittently, until soft, sticky and just starting to caramelise at the edges.

Notes

* Note: nutritional information is an estimate & may vary according to portion size/ingredient variants.
If Vegan, substitute the honey for Maple Syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 157.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 8.6mg | Potassium: 682.8mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 10.7g | Vitamin A: 20423.8IU | Vitamin C: 39.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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