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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash

roasted butternut squash seasoned with brown sugar and chili on a sheet pan
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Sweet and spicy roasted butternut squash— the perfect fall side dish!

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 butternut squash, cut into cubes (about 5 cups)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne, salt and pepper making sure it is evenly coated.
  3. Spread out evenly on baking sheet and baked for about 45 minutes, until tender and edges become golden brown.
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep the squash in an even layer and don’t over crowd the sheet pan to allow for caramelization. Use two sheet pans if you need to!

Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/sweet-and-spicy-roasted-butternut-squash/