Sweet & Spicy Butternut Squash

Sweet & Spicy Butternut Squash Recipe Video

Ingredients

• 2 medium butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Wash squash and pierce the skin of each with a fork in several places. Place both squash in a microwave oven. Cook on high setting for 4-5 minutes. Place squash on a cutting board and cut ½ inch off both ends. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and pulp. Peel off the skin using a sharp vegetable peeler. Cut the squash into½ inch cubes. Place the squash cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, kosher salt, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Toss to coat. Spread the seasoned squash cubes on a greased baking sheet. Roast for 40 minutes or until fork tender, turning after 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Warm honey in a microwavable dish and drizzle over the squash.

Yield: 12, ½ cup servings

Nutritional Analysis: 60 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 1 g protein.