Description
Roasted Butternut Squash & Pecan High-Fiber Bowl is a colorful, wholesome dish that brings together the sweet, caramelized flavors of butternut squash and the crunchy richness of toasted pecans. Enhanced with a drizzle of pure maple syrup and fresh spinach, this vibrant bowl is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive brunch centerpiece. Enjoy it warm or cold, making it a versatile option for any meal while nourishing your body with fiber and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In the last 5 minutes of roasting, spread pecans on a separate baking sheet and toast until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine roasted squash, fresh spinach, and toasted pecans. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg