Roasted Balsamic Maple Butternut Squash
These balsamic maple butternut squash make for a delicious diabetes-friendly side-dish or salad topper.
Servings: 8
Calories: 117.7kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut in 1 inch cubes (or use a 2 lb box of pre-cut squash)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp mint or sage, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450˚F (or 425˚F convection roast).
- On a foil lined cookie sheet, toss the squash pieces with the oil, place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes or until starting to brown.1 medium butternut squash, 3 tbsp olive oil
- In the meantime, in a small bowl stir together garlic, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup or honey.4 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp maple syrup
- Remove squash from oven, pour vinegar-garlic mixture over squash, toss gently, making sure that the pieces are not overlapping.
- Cook for another 10 minutes or until glazed, caramelized and fork tender.
- Remove from oven, transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with mint or sage. Serve!3 tbsp mint
Cooking Tips
- Cubing Squash: Ensure the squash is cut into even-sized cubes for uniform cooking.
- Roasting: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure the squash cubes caramelize nicely.
- Herb Choices: Mint adds a fresh finish, while sage offers a warm, autumnal flavor. Choose based on the accompanying dishes and personal preference.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Balsamic Maple Butternut Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
117.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.4
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
0.8
g
5
%
Sodium
6.7
mg
0
%
Potassium
370.3
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
17.8
g
6
%
Fiber
2.1
g
9
%
Sugar
7.5
g
8
%
Protein
1.1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
20.8
mg
25
%
Calcium
62.1
mg
6
%
Iron
0.9
mg
5
%
Magnesium
36
mg
9
%
Zinc
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.