Simple Roasted Honeynut Squash Side Dish Recipe

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Sweet like honey! Roasted honeynut squash is the taste of fall. This simple side dish serves 2 to 4 people depending on how you use the roasted squash. Add it to a salad for a delicious lunch or serve it as a vegetarian side for dinner with parmesan cheese on top for salty and sweet taste.

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Ingredients

  • 2 honeynut squash, halved lengthwise with the seeds removed

  • 4 tsp. Butter, melted

  • 4 tsp. maple syrup or honey

  • Salt to taste

  • Pepper to taste

  • Cinnamon to taste


Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Lay the halves of the honeynut squash with the flesh side up on a baking sheet. Brush a each squash with butter and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.

Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes until fork tender. Then remove from the oven to cool slightly.

Brush with the maple syrup or honey for a slightly sweeter taste.

Slice and serve as a side dish or on top of a salad.