Featured Recipe: Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

With Fall just around the corner, we are trying out some delicious spiced recipes that are sure to get you in the spirit. This one, in particular, struck a chord with our entire crew. Creamy butternut squash, melted butter, pure maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg blend together to create the perfect taste of Autumn we’ve all been anticipating. Tasty enough to be a dessert but healthy enough to pass as a side dish … it is sure to please the whole family!

Ingredients:
  • 4 c diced butternut squash
  • ¼ c melted butter
  • 2 T maple syrup
  • ½ t cinnamon
  • 1 t nutmeg
  • ½ t sea salt
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Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a small sauce pan heat butter to melt over low heat.
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Whisk in cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
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Pour butter mixture over squash and toss to cover evenly.
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Drizzle with syrup and toss again.
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Place baking dish in oven and cook for 40 minutes. Remove and serve.
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Featured Recipe: Maple and Nutmeg Roasted Butternut Squash
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 4 c diced butternut squash
  • ¼ c melted butter
  • 2 T maple syrup
  • ½ t cinnamon
  • 1 t nutmeg
  • ½ t sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. In a small sauce pan heat butter to melt over low heat.
  3. Whisk in cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  4. Pour butter mixture over squash and toss to cover evenly.
  5. Drizzle with syrup and toss again.
  6. Place baking dish in oven and cook for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove and serve.

 

Kristen Barkley
Kristen Barkley
Kristen is a happily married mom to four beautiful and active children and is the co-founder of Marpé Wellness. She has a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and completed extensive coursework in the areas of nutrition and fitness. She is excited to be putting her education to use in an industry that she is passionate about where she can help others live a healthier and happier life.

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