Spicy Glazed Butternut Squash
Roasted and caramelized butternut squash coated with a maple butter sauce! Infused with chili flakes, smoked paprika, and garlic! A delicious holiday side!
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash about 3 pounds
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 shallots minced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cut the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to the baking sheet and drizzle with the oil and salt. Stir to coat the butternut squash cubes.
- Roast for about 25 minutes or until just tender, stirring once halfway through baking. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Heat the vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced shallot and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Next, add the roasted butternut squash and sauté for one more minute.
- Add the chili flakes, oregano, smoked paprika, maple syrup, soy sauce, and stir to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve as a side, with steamed rice, pasta or as a filling for tacos!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 260 kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.8 g | Protein: 3.8 g | Fat: 9.2 g | Fiber: 6.6 g | Sugar: 13.3 g