Roasted Butternut Squash

Method7 steps · about 55 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat the oven to 400°F / 205°C. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   Step 2: Remove and discard the seeds and trim the ends of both peeled, lengthwise-halved squash. Put each half cut-side down and slice into evenly thick half-moons, about ½–¾ inch thick. Put all the slices in a large mixing bowl.

   Uses 2 large butternut squash, peeled and halved lengthwise

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   Step 3: Whisk all the melted unsalted butter (4 tablespoons), ground cumin (1 teaspoon), ground coriander (1 teaspoon), ground cinnamon (½ teaspoon) and honey (2 teaspoons) in a small bowl. Pour all this coating over the prepared squash slices and toss until every piece is coated.

   Uses 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted · 1 teaspoon ground cumin · 1 teaspoon ground coriander · ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon · 2 teaspoons honey · Complete prepared squash half-moon slices

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   Step 4: Spread all the coated squash slices across the two lined sheets in a single layer. Bake both sheets at 400°F / 205°C for 20 minutes.

   First bake of squash half-moons · 20 minUses Butter-honey-spice coated squash half-moons

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   Step 5: Turn the slices over and rotate the two baking sheets in the oven. Bake another 20 minutes, until the squash is tender and golden. Prepare the drizzle in the next step while this second bake continues.

   Finish squash after flipping and rotating trays · 20 minUses Squash half-moons after the first 20-minute bake

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   Step 6: While the squash finishes baking, whisk all the maple syrup (1 tablespoon) and the measured tablespoon lime juice (1 tablespoon) together in a small bowl.

   Uses 1 tablespoon maple syrup · 1 tablespoon lime juice (approximately from ½ lime)

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   Step 7: After the squash is tender, transfer all the roasted slices to a serving dish and drizzle with all the prepared maple-lime mixture. Garnish with chopped pecans and optional cilantro, then serve in 8 side portions.

   Uses Tender golden squash after both bakes · Maple syrup and measured lime-juice drizzle · Chopped pecans, to garnish · Chopped cilantro, to garnish as desired