Vegetarian Maple & Apple Cider Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is already one of fall's greatest gifts, but roasting it at high heat with a tangy-sweet glaze takes it somewhere genuinely special. The squash gets tossed in melted coconut oil with ground ginger and turmeric before hitting a hot oven, so by the time the glaze goes on, the edges are already deeply caramelized and golden. That glaze — pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — simmers down into something sticky and complex, equal parts bright and warming. The final few minutes in the oven let everything set into a lacquered finish that looks as impressive as it tastes. Every single ingredient here is plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it just works as written. Scatter fresh thyme over the top before serving and you've got a side dish that holds its own next to anything on the table, or honestly stands alone as the main event.
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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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