Seasonal Recipe: Honey Glazed Butternut Squash

Written By Maya Lapter

We all see the beautiful squash in the markets and stores throughout the fall and winter, but if you are like me, it feels impossible to come up with a recipe other than butternut squash soup. I am always looking for new ways to cook pumpkin that’s quick, easy, tasty, and cheap!

This recipe I will share is a one pan minimal ingredient roasted sweet, savory, spicy, and crispy butternut squash.

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • One butternut squash

  • Honey (2 tbsp - to taste)

  • Olive oil (3 tbsp)

  • Cinnamon (2 tsp)

  • Salt (1-2 tsp - to taste)

  • Pepper (1 tsp)

  • Garlic powder (1/2-1 tsp - to taste)

  • Chili flakes (1-2 tsp - to taste

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 225C or 435F

  • Cut your squash in 1/2 inch rounds and cut the rounds in half

  • Once you get to the bottom, scoop out the seeds and continue cutting in 1/2 inch C’s

  • Then in a small bowl mix together olive oil, cinnamon, salt, pepper, garlic power, chili flakes, and honey (warm the honey to make it easily mixable)

    • Most seasonings can be added to taste, meaning if you like less spice, add less chili!

  • Brush the mixture on both sides

  • After they are fork tender and soft (usually about 20 minutes) flip them over

  • Optional: Add some more honey for the last 5 minutes and bring up the heat to get a caramelized crispy glaze

  • Take them out when the texture is to your liking (I do 20 minutes each side, but keep an eye on it! Every oven has different strengths)

Send me your pictures of the finished product on DM @pcoswithmaya or email at thecurehealthlab@gmail.com

Maya Lapter
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