Maple Chili Glazed Butternut Squash

Harvested in the fall, butternut squash is a vegetable that’s quite popular to eat in the cooler months. And while there are many options featuring this vegetable, such as soups and even pastas, I wanted to share with you one of my favorites: Maple Chili Glazed Butternut Squash

This recipe serves as a great side for any holiday feast but also pairs nicely with other weeknight preparations, making it a dish you can use over and over.

While many roasted butternut squash recipes feature cinnamon, I wanted to try something a bit different by combining the sweetness of maple syrup with spicy chili powder, and it did not disappoint! And topping the glazed butternut squash with fresh herbs and lime really takes the flavor profile to a new level.

Aside from the butternut squash, the main ingredients in this Maple Chili Glazed Butternut Squash are Brussels sprouts and red onion. So, let’s take a look at the nutrient profiles of these three vegetables.

First, butternut squash is known for its rich nutritional status, including its antioxidant content, which can help prevent and/or fight the free radicals that may lead to many chronic inflammatory diseases

One cup of cooked butternut squash contains 6.56 g of fiber, 31 mg of vitamin C, 84 mg of calcium, and 9,370 µg of beta carotene, which your liver converts into health-promoting vitamin A upon consumption. [1]

It’s also a great source of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and more!

Meanwhile, one cup of Brussels sprouts contains more than 4 g of fiber, 56 g of calcium, 604 IU of vitamin A,  247 mg of potassium, and 109 µg of vitamin K. [2]

You may be surprised to learn that foods rich in vitamin K support everything from normal blood coagulation to cell growth regulation to bone metabolism! [3]

Finally, the onions in this Maple Chili Glazed Butternut Squash offer some pretty amazing nutrients as well. One red onion contains. 16 mg of vitamin C, 388 mg of potassium, 80 mg of phosphorus, and 33 mg of calcium. [4]

But that’s not all: Onions also contain an antioxidant known as quercetin, which contains anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic effects on both insulin resistance and atherosclerosis. [5]

This Maple Chili Glazed Butternut Squash offers a variety of nutrients that support your overall health and well-being, making it a side dish that will become a staple throughout the fall and winter seasons.

Keep reading to get the recipe—it’s one you don’t want to miss!

Maple Chili Glazed Butternut Squash

Serves 2-4 as side; 1-2 as a main dish

Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 pound butternut squash, cubed

½ pound Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise

1 large red onion, roughly chopped

¼ cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon chili powder

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Chopped herbs and lime, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Put the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

3. To make the glaze, heat the maple syrup in a pot over medium heat and add the chili powder. Stir to combine, then simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a bowl with the olive oil and whisk to combine. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Pour maple glaze over the vegetables and toss to combine.

5. Once fully coated, spread out onto a roasting pan.

6. Roast in the oven. After 10 to 15 minutes, give the vegetables a good toss in the pan. Continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are browned and tender.

7. Serve with fresh chopped herbs and lime.