The flavors of the season come together beautifully in this recipe for Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples. It's wonderful as a side dish or as a delicious meatless entree. A healthy, easy, vegetarian dish for fall.
1large butternut squashpeeled, seeded, cut into 1 inch pieces
3granny smith applescored, peeled, and chopped into 1 inch pieces
1tablespoonmaple syrup
1tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
1/2cupchopped toasted pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl mix together olive oil and maple syrup, set aside. Arrange butternut squash pieces and apple pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle the oil/syrup mixture over the top, and toss well to coat. Spread pieces into an even layer. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of the squash and apples.
Place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes; flipping once at the halfway mark.
Remove from oven and sprinkle toasted pecans over the top.