Liar Squash

Elevate your side dish game with "Liar Squash," a roasted butternut squash recipe that’s bursting with bold, smoky-sweet flavors and a hint of heat. Featuring a blend of honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, this dish delivers a perfect balance of warmth and sweetness. The golden, caramelized squash is garnished with fresh parsley and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds, adding layers of freshness and texture. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep time, "Liar Squash" makes an irresistible vegetarian side or main dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, this dish will leave everyone guessing its flavorful secret!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the butternut squash, then cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Add the cubed butternut squash to the bowl and toss until the squash is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

Step 5

Spread the seasoned squash onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until the cubes are golden and caramelized on the edges.

Step 7

Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the roasted squash to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a hearty vegetarian main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1457.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1034.0

Total Fat 43.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2431.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 20.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 617.3mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 4283.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 58.9%