Sweetened Roast Squash
Serves 4
COST: $0.44
Per 1 piece of squash
Calories: 123
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Protein: 1.5g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 302mg
1 butternut squash
1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons orange juice
4 tablespoons maple syrup
Nutmeg or ginger to taste
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Chop squash in fourths, and scrape out seeds. Place in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle each chunk of squash with a bit of sea salt, 1 teaspoon orange juice, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup, then a shake of nutmeg or ginger.
Cover with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes until squash is soft, basting with any extra sauce once or twice. Serve with grains and protein for a balanced meal.
Easy Roasted Squash Sides
Tossing squash in the oven couldn’t be easier. A drizzle of olive oil and a dash of garlic powder, salt, nutritional yeast, and perhaps a touch of cayenne will produce a satisfying roasted squash for a side dish you don’t need to sweat over.
