MSG Free Maple & Apple Cider Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash gets a serious glow-up here, roasted at high heat until the edges caramelize and then finished with a sticky, fragrant glaze that hits every note — sweet, tangy, warm, and just a little complex. The glaze comes together from pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon, which means every single ingredient is clean and straightforward with no hidden additives to worry about. Coconut aminos does a lot of the heavy lifting in that glaze, delivering a savory depth that's naturally free of the flavor enhancers you'd find in conventional soy sauce or bottled condiments. Ground turmeric and ginger coat the squash before it ever hits the oven, so the flavor builds in layers rather than relying on anything processed or packaged. The result is tender, deeply golden cubes with a lacquered finish that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. A scatter of fresh thyme at the end adds a herby brightness that ties the whole dish together beautifully.
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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
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with the melted coconut oil, salt, ground ginger, and ground turmeric until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between the pieces.
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