Wheat 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, tangy-sweet glaze that clings to every golden cube. The combination of pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos creates a depth of flavor that feels far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Ground turmeric and ginger warm the squash from the inside out, while a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon in the glaze keeps things fragrant without veering into dessert territory. Every component in this recipe is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no substituting or label-checking required — just straightforward, wholesome ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Coconut aminos stands in beautifully for soy sauce, delivering that savory umami backbone without any grain-based additives. The high-heat roasting method is key: it drives off moisture and builds real caramelization before the glaze even enters the picture, so the squash stays tender inside with slightly crisp, lacquered edges. Scatter fresh thyme over the top before serving and you've got a side dish that looks impressive enough for a holiday table but is genuinely easy to pull off any night of the week.
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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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