Sweet and Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash
This sweet and spicy roasted butternut squash is savory and naturally sweet with a hint of spice. It’s the best side dish to welcome fall and uses just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Peel, deseed, and cut the butternut squash into one-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, add the cubed butternut squash, oil and spices and mix thoroughly with your hands until well coated.
- Spread the squash onto a lined baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, give the squash a stir and then bake for another 20 minutes.
- The squash should be fork tender, but not mushy.
- Enjoy!