Roasted Butternut Squash with Pepitas

This roasted butternut squash with pepitas is a simple, yet delicious side dish for any meal! Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and smoked paprika pair perfectly with the sweet butternut squash.

As foodies, one thing that Will and I love about Chicago is the endless list of delicious restaurants! A couple of weeks ago, we visited a restaurant that consistently ends up on must-visit lists for Chicago – The Purple Pig. It was definitely worth the wait. One of the dishes we ordered was a butternut squash in brown butter.

I loved it so much, I wanted to recreate something similar at home. I decided to lighten it up a bit, so I just roasted the squash in a bit of coconut oil and seasonings rather than the butter. Plus, subbing the coconut oil made this version vegan friendly as well.

I loved the combination of the squash and crunchy pepitas. I’ll definitely be keeping this recipe in my rotation!

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Pepitas

Created by: Deborah Murphy

Course Side Dish, vegetable

Cuisine American, Vegan

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

4 servings

This roasted butternut squash with pepitas is a simple, yet delicious side dish for any meal!

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 medium-size butternut squash peeled and cubed
• ▢ 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted (can also use olive oil or avocado oil)
• ▢ 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds pepitas
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ Dash nutmeg
• ▢ Dash smoked paprika

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Peel and chop butternut squash into evenly sized cubes.
• Toss squash, oil and seasonings together. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until squash is lightly browned and softened.
• Toss with pepitas and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1g

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