This Bold Flavored Butternut Squash Is the Perfect Fall Side http://ift.tt/1vc2x9r

The following post was originally featured on Peanut Butter Fingers and written by Julie Fagan, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness.

Last night I threw together a side dish to serve with the salmon we were having for dinner and it ended up stealing the show! This roasted curried butternut squash is so flavorful and incredibly simple to make.

You may already have most of the ingredients on hand in your pantry already!

Coconut oil + Curry Powder + Cilantro + Salt + Pepper + Cashews + Butternut squash

And I am all for buying pre-cubed butternut squash if it's available at your local supermarket. For some reason, I always get a weird nervous feeling whenever I slice into a particularly hard butternut squash (or spaghetti squash, for that matter), so if I can find the squash already sliced and diced for me, I am all about it!

To make this dish, simply combine all of the ingredients (except for the cashews) in a large bowl and stir until the butternut squash is coated in coconut oil and spices. Then stick it in the oven and roast while you're preparing the rest of your meal.

Throw in some cashews for a bit of crunch when it's all done and you're good to go!

Roasted Curried Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cubed butternut squash


• 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil


• 1/2 tablespoon curry powder


• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro


• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


• 1/8 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. If coconut oil is solid, add to a large bowl and microwave until liquid (about 25 seconds). Toss butternut squash and remaining ingredients (except for the cashews) in the oil and stir until squash is evenly coated.

3. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the squash about halfway through.

4. Remove from the oven, place in a large bowl, add cashews and toss again.

5. Enjoy immediately.

We loved it as a side with salmon, but I think it would also be fabulous with chicken or even turkey as a special Thanksgiving side dish! If you decide to give it a go, I hope you love it!

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