Description
Orange-Brown Sugar Glazed Butternut Squash is a delightful side dish that harmoniously blends the natural sweetness of butternut squash with a luscious brown sugar and orange juice glaze. This dish is perfect for cozy dinners and festive gatherings, delivering vibrant flavors and a stunning presentation that will captivate your guests. With its easy preparation and comforting warmth, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into uniform pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, orange juice, melted butter, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Place the cubed squash on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle the glaze over; toss gently to coat.
- Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes or until tender.
- While roasting, toast pecans or walnuts in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Serve the roasted squash on a platter and sprinkle with toasted nuts before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg