Serve this sweet and savory side as the perfect addition to any hearty fall meal!
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium tart apples, cored, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and halve butternut squash, remove seeds, and cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss squash, oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly over baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring half way through.
- Mix apple, onion, thyme, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Once squash has cooked for 20 minutes, add apple mixture to squash. Cook an additional 20 minute, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Nutrition Information / Amount per serving:
Calories: 131
Total fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 1 g
Total Carbohydrates: 22 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 492 mg
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