Spicy Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash

This spicy maple-glazed butternut squash recipe offers a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors with a hint of smokiness from paprika. It's a delightful side dish or even a standalone snack that's easy to prepare and bursting with autumnal goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with maple syrup, olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated

Spread the coated squash cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving

Enjoy!