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Spice Roasted Butternut Squash with Honey-Lemon Butter

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs butternut squash peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • large pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dry)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment, or spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk oil, 1 tsp each of salt and pepper, the cumin, cinnamon and cayenne together in a large bowl. Add the squash and toss to fully coat. Pour squash on the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast until squash is fork tender and starting to brown, about 20 - 25 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven.
  • Microwave the butter, honey and 1/4 tsp salt until butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in the thyme and lemon juice. Drizzle butter mixture over the squash and serve hot.
  • Enjoy!