Xanthan Gum Free Ginger-Lime Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash gets a serious upgrade here, with a punchy marinade of fresh ginger, lime zest, coconut aminos, and golden turmeric that transforms a humble vegetable into something genuinely craveable. Every cube comes out of the oven deeply caramelized at the edges and fork-tender in the center — the kind of texture that makes this dish work as a side, a grain bowl topper, or honestly just eaten straight off the pan. Because the whole recipe is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in a sauce packet or spice blend. Coconut oil and coconut aminos do all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, keeping things rich and savory without any additives or thickeners in sight. A finishing scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime wedge brightens the whole thing right before serving, adding freshness that plays beautifully against the warm spice of the turmeric and ginger. It's a straightforward sheet pan method — single layer, high heat, one flip — so the technique is as clean and fuss-free as the ingredient list.
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4 servings
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, coconut aminos, turmeric, and sea salt until combined.
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