Butternut Squash with Pecans
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Butternut Squash with Pecans recipe! This oven-roasted dish combines tender, caramelized butternut squash cubes with the rich nuttiness of toasted pecans, all beautifully coated in a blend of olive oil, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. With just a hint of earthy thyme for garnish, this recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Quick to prepare and ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a delightful addition to any fall feast, holiday table, or weeknight dinner. Serve this wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish warm for a comforting burst of seasonal flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large (about 2.5 pounds) butternut squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.75 cups pecans
- 1 teaspoons fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Dice the squash into 1-inch cubes and place the cubes in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil and maple syrup over the squash. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the squash is evenly coated.
Spread the coated squash cubes in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
While the squash is roasting, roughly chop the pecans if they are not already chopped.
After 25 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the pecans evenly over the roasted squash. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until the squash is tender and the pecans are toasted and fragrant.
Remove the squash and pecans from the oven. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the roasted butternut squash and pecans to a serving dish and garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.3 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.4 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3542 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
