Description
A sweet and savory side dish featuring tender butternut squash cubes coated in a crunchy pecan crust and drizzled with warm maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss butternut squash cubes in olive oil, then coat evenly with the pecan mixture.
- Arrange coated squash cubes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Warm maple syrup slightly in a small saucepan or microwave. Drizzle over baked squash cubes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.