moroccan spiced butternut squash

Name: Moroccan Spiced Butternut Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: nonstick spray (for baking sheet); 1 (3-lb) butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper (or to taste)

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Aug 6, 2019

This tender oven-roasted butternut squash dish is seasoned with a homemade blend of Moroccan Ras el Hanout spice mix that adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish. It works wonderfully as a side dish, or you can spoon it over cooked white rice and serve it as a healthy vegetarian main dish. [Other possibilities - this makes a great Thanksgiving side dish. And for a fitting fall touch, add 1/2 to 2/3 cup of fresh cranberries when you toss in the spices and herbs.]

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Roast

yield 6 as a side dish (or 4 as a main dish, served over rice)

Ingredients

nonstick spray (for baking sheet)
1 (3-lb) butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

How To Make moroccan spiced butternut squash

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a standard size baking sheet (cookie sheet) with foil, and lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray; set baking sheet aside.

Step 2

Peel the squash and remove seeds. Cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and all of the spices and herbs. Add more salt and pepper, if desired. Add squash, and toss until well coated with seasonings.
Step 4

Spread the squash on the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in oven for 25 minutes. Toss or stir (to ensure even cooking), and continue cooking another 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
Step 5

Transfer to serving bowl, and serve immediately while still hot.
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