Cozy Autumn Delight: Roasted Butternut Squash with Sp

Autumn Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash with Spiced Pecans

Today, I’m excited to share a delicious autumn recipe that always brings warmth and comfort to my kitchen. Roasted butternut squash with spiced pecans is a perfect dish for those chilly fall evenings when you’re craving something hearty, flavorful, and a little bit sweet.

For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 small butternut squash (about 800g), peeled and diced
• 100g pecans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

To prepare this dish, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

• baking sheet
• mixing bowl
• spatula

Start by preheating your oven to 200°C. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced butternut squash, pecans, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the squash and pecans are well coated with the seasonings.

Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet in an even layer. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

Once the butternut squash is roasted to perfection, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. The aroma of the warm spices and roasted pecans will fill your kitchen with a cozy autumn fragrance that’s simply irresistible.

This dish serves about 4 people and each serving weighs approximately 250g. One serving of this roasted butternut squash with spiced pecans is around 300 calories.

A clever tip for this recipe is to sprinkle a little extra cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt over the dish just before serving. This will enhance the flavors and add a subtle touch of sweetness and warmth to each bite.

I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious flavors of autumn in every bite. Feel free to customize it with your favorite nuts or spices to make it your own. Happy cooking!