Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This sweet, savory, and simple roasted butternut with brown sugar is topped with sweet candied pecans--it is a wonderful side dish for your holiday or everyday table.

Ingredients

8 cups cubed butternut squash (1-inch)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped candied pecans

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2 Combine squash, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; toss until squash is evenly coated. Spread squash in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
3 Roast in the preheated oven, turning midway through, until edges are lightly browned and centers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with nuts.