Hot Honey Roasted Butternut (Print View)

Sweet and spicy roasted butternut squash, tossed with chili honey and herbs for a vibrant autumn side.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium butternut squash (approximately 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Seasonings & Flavorings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste

→ Hot Honey

07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Sriracha or preferred variety
09 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Transfer to oven and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even caramelization.
05 - While roasting, combine honey, hot sauce, and red chili flakes in a small bowl.
06 - After initial roasting, remove squash and drizzle with hot honey mixture. Toss gently with a spoon or spatula to coat evenly.
07 - Return squash to oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes until lightly caramelized and sticky.
08 - Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of everyday pantry items and basic kitchen tools
  • Perfect balance of sweet heat that feels special but is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten free so everyone at the table can dig in
02 -
  • High in vitamin A and potassium which supports eye and heart health
  • Roasts up naturally sweet and caramelizes well thanks to honey and hot oven temp
  • Flexible for batch cooking and works for meal prep since it reheats beautifully
03 -
  • Get a heavy sharp chef’s knife for peeling and dicing squash safely
  • Always line your pan with parchment for effortless cleanup
  • Toast seeds for garnish fresh right before serving to accentuate their nutty flavor
  • Do not skip the final five minutes after the hot honey drizzle as this is when all the sweet sticky magic happens

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