Ingredients:

  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2-2.5 lbs / 900g-1.1kg), peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5ml), or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5ml), freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.5ml)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (1.25ml)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (15ml)
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)
  • Pumpkin seeds (optional, for added texture)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the cubed squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
  4. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
  6. Drizzle the maple syrup over the squash (if using) during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
  7. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and pumpkin seeds (if using). Serve warm. Simple Roasted Butternut Squash is ready to serve.