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Festive Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Pecans

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

A sweet and savory roasted butternut squash dish with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Add cranberries and pecans to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 5 minutes until squash is tender and pecans are toasted.
  5. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.