Roasted Sweet Curry Squash

Elevate your side dish game with this Roasted Sweet Curry Squash recipe, a perfect harmony of warm spices and natural sweetness. Tender butternut squash is tossed with a flavorful blend of curry powder, cumin, and cinnamon, then roasted to golden perfection with a touch of maple syrup for caramelized edges that melt in your mouth. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this vibrant dish is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 50 minutes, it's an easy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly addition to any meal, whether served as a comforting side or paired with rice or quinoa for a filling vegetarian feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Dice the squash into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil over the diced squash. Add the curry powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the squash evenly with the spices.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned squash evenly on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is space between the pieces for even roasting.

Step 5

Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove it from the oven, drizzle the maple syrup over the squash, and toss gently to coat.

Step 6

Return the squash to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized at the edges.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish or with rice or quinoa for a hearty vegetarian meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1424.9 grams (1424.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	880

Total Fat 30.40g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1251mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 161.70g	59%
Dietary Fiber 46.70g	167%
Total Sugars 40.20g
Protein 13.60g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 620mg	48%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 4007mg	85%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 66.4%