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Butternut Squash Fries

GOOD TO KNOW Sweet-tasting butternut squash is easier to prepare than some other hard-skinned winter squashes, and is even sweeter when roasted until it caramelizes. It’s also extremely versatile: Toss it into a salad, slice it into “fries” and dust with spices, or drizzle roasted haves with maple butter.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide sticks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine squash with oil and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro and serve immediately.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 2

    (Per Serving)

    Step 3

    Calories: 108

    Step 4

    Fat: 2.5g (0.4g Saturated Fat)

    Step 5

    Protein: 2g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrates: 22.7g

    Step 7

    Fiber: 6.6g

Everyday Food: Light
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