Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash – A simple yet delicious side dish with roasted butternut squash and crunchy pecans combined with cinnamon and honey. It’s perfect for weeknights and holidays, too!

Not only did I put butternut squash on the menu for today, I also said the “H” word, already!! EEEEK! In case you didn’t catch it, H is for Holidays. 👀

But, it’s practically November – we can do that! 😳

SO! Hi Hi! Are you feeling it?! The little bit of crispy air that’s creeping up on us? We did have 70+ degrees these past few days, which is completely odd for October, but there still was a cool feel in the air and I was okay with it. I’m ready for squash all.the.things; pumpkins, butternuts, acorn… bring.it.on.

Having said all that, I figure we can finally take a bigger bite out of Fall starting with this Honey Roasted Butternut Squash. Tossed with crunchy pecans, cinnamon, honey, and STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this sweet and savory side dish is LOAD.ED with flavor.

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And this butternut squash is another extension of my love for their Extra Virgin Olive Oil made of fresh pressed olives. With that sweet taste and peppery finish, it is a great addition to this beautiful side dish.

The only thing to complete this fabulousness is to add a nice dose of pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and pour on the honey. It.is.fan.tas.tic. I promise.

What isn’t so delicious and glamorous is the part where you have to peel the squash and cut it… For me, it is a 10-minute brawl with the cutting board sitting on my floor and me trying my hardest not to cut off my hand with the butcher knife.

Clearly, this time I won. 😆

Now, lets sharpen our knives and get on the squash cutting business, asap. You’ll love this recipe!

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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash - A simple yet delicious side dish with roasted butternut squash and crunchy pecans combined with cinnamon and honey.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 355 kcal

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

• 1 (2.5 to 3 pounds) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 2 tablespoons Star Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt , or to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Lightly coat a baking sheet or baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cubed squash, pecans, olive oil, honey, cinnamon and salt; toss well to combine.
4. Transfer the butternut squash mixture to previously prepared baking sheet and arrange in one layer.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender, giving it a light stir halfway through cooking.
6. Remove from oven.
7. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
8. Serve.

Recipe Notes

WW Smart Points: 12

Nutrition Facts

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 355 Calories from Fat 194

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.5g 33%

Saturated Fat 2.1g 11%

Sodium 247.3mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 44.5g 15%

Dietary Fiber 11.8g 47%

Sugars 7.8g

Protein 4.9g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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