Spiced Roasted Squash

  This delicious, yet simple recipe takes less than 30 minutes to bake and just a few minutes to prepare. It makes a great side dish or a stand alone entree or dessert. Herbs and spices offer many health benefits so dare to be creative. One recipe, endless possibilities.

Spiced and Roasted Squash

1 squash, peeled and cut into cubes

Toss in a dish, drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to personal preference.

Spread seasoned squash cubes on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 – 425 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until the cubes of squash are soft on the inside and slightly crisp and caramelized on the outside.

Serve hot.

Depending on what herbs and spices you've decided to incorporate, you could toss with pasta and make this a main dish meal.

Drizzle with maple syrup and toasted pecans, top with whipped cream and you could have a dessert.

Optional: Omit Nutmeg and try one of the following:

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Apple Pie Spice

Cinnamon and a bit of Xylitol