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Sweet Butternut Squash

Cultural Context

Butternut squash, a staple of autumn harvests, is celebrated in American cuisine for its sweet, nutty flavor. Traditionally roasted or pureed, it is often featured in seasonal dishes, particularly around Thanksgiving. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating spices and sweeteners like maple syrup to enhance its natural sweetness, making it a favorite side dish for gatherings and family meals.

AmericanUSside
40 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers similar sweetness with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Cut the skin off the butternut squash and remove the seeds.

2

Boil the butternut squash for close to an hour.

3

Add a tablespoon of salt and two tablespoons of brown sugar to the squash.

4

Add cinnamon to the mixture.

5

Drizzle olive oil over the squash until it looks wet and gooey.

6

Pour the mixture onto a baking pan and bake at 350°F.

7

Stir the squash in between baking.

Cooking Techniques

tossingroasting

Equipment Needed

baking sheetmixing bowlknifepeeler

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Roasted Butternut SquashMaple Butternut Squash

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