Rosemary Chili Lime Butternut Squash Rounds Food

ROSEMARY CHILI-LIME BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROUNDS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400F.
• 2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
• 3. In a large mixing bowl, mix squash, butter, oil, spices and herbs. Toss until well covered.
• 4. Rest squash rounds for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
• 5. Place flat on the cookie sheet and place in oven on the center rack.
• 6. Bake for 20-30 minutes. Rounds should be fork tender.
• 7. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with Rosemary sprig.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH LIME AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F; peel squash and cut into cubes about 1 inch square.
• Put squash into plastic mixing bowl, add olive oil, lime juice, and minced rosemary and toss well so squash is all coated with oil.
• Arrange squash on roasting pan in single layer. Dot with butter. Roast for 40-50 minutes, turning several times, or until squash is quite softened and getting browned on the edges.
• Season with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, and serve hot.

ROSEMARY CHILI-LIME SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Peel the squash, then slice into 1/2" rounds. Preheat oven to 400*. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl combine the melted coconut oil and olive oil with the herbs, chili powder, salt and pepper.
• 3. Toss the squash rounds in the seasoning mixture until well coated. Allow to rest in the bowl 30-60 min.
• 4. Place the squash rounds in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Bake 20-30 minutes until fork tender.
• 5. Drizzle with lime juice, and garnish with rosemary sprig, if desired. NOTES: 1) Prep time does not include resting time 2) If you don't want to use coconut oil, you can substitute butter/ghee, or just double the amount of olive oil -- it will still be tasty :) 3) To make weeknight dinner easier, you can easily prepare the squash ahead of time, and refrigerate in a zip-top bag until you're ready. Be sure to add a few extra minutes baking time, if you do. 4) Save time and energy by baking at same time as meat! 5) I like to serve this with my Green Chili Turkey Meatballs. Enjoy!

CINNAMON ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat two baking sheets with nonstick spray.
• Place the squash cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and maple syrup, then sprinkle the salt, cinnamon, and pepper over the top. Toss to coat, then divide between the two baking sheets, discarding any excess liquid with that collects at the bottom of the bowl. Spread the cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, taking care that they do not overlap.
• Place the pans in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pans from the oven, turn the cubes with a spatula, then return to the oven, switching the pans' positions on the upper and lower racks. Continue baking until the squash is tender, about 10 to 15 additional minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the rosemary over the top. Serve warm.

ROSEMARY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix butternut squash cubes, garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well coated. Spread mixture into a large baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until squash is caramelized and golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.