Pregnancy Friendly Maple & Apple Cider Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash gets a serious glow-up here, roasted at high heat until deeply caramelized and then finished with a sticky, sweet-tangy glaze that makes every bite genuinely hard to stop eating. The combination of pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos creates a glaze that's bold and complex without relying on anything you'd need to second-guess during pregnancy. Turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon — a gentler variety than the more common cassia — add warmth and depth while keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. Coconut oil helps the squash develop those gorgeous golden edges in the oven, and the whole process is hands-off enough that you're not standing over a hot stove for long. It's the kind of side dish that works just as well on a weeknight as it does on a holiday table, and the optional fresh thyme at the end adds a herby brightness that ties everything 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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