Spiced Hubbard or Butternut Squash Bake
Elevate your seasonal side dishes with this Spiced Hubbard or Butternut Squash Bake, a warm and fragrant medley of roasted squash infused with autumnal spices and a hint of sweetness. This recipe combines tender cubes of squash with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and smoked paprika, then finishes with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for caramelized perfection. Fresh thyme adds an herby balance, while optional pecans and butter provide a rich, toasty crunch. Ready in under an hour and easy to prepare, this dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for holiday dinners or cozy weeknight meals. Whether served as a comforting side or a vegetarian main, this recipe will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and your plate with vibrant, nutty flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Hubbard or Butternut Squash
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Peel the Hubbard or Butternut squash and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Remove and discard the seeds.
In a large bowl, toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned squash evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Drizzle the honey or maple syrup over the squash and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top.
If using, dot the squash with small pieces of butter and sprinkle with chopped pecans for added richness and crunch.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized at the edges. Stir halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a vegetarian main course, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*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.
