Easy, spicy, roasted butternut squash

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
• 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
• Salt and cayenne to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Peel and chop the butternut squash into bite-sized squares (or buy it pre-chopped, which is such a time-saver).
3. Place on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
4. Place the coconut oil in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 10-15 seconds beforehand and toss with the squash.
5. Drizzle with a little maple syrup, then sprinkle with salt and cayenne.
6. Salt.
7. Toss well, and roast for about 20-30 minutes, until the butternut squash begins to brown. Salt to taste again, if necessary, and enjoy!

In health,
Claudia

About the author

Claudia Zapata-Elliott, MS, RD, founded The Diplomacy Diet™, a wellness consultation company, and serves as a Health Ambassador for Methodist Healthcare. She lives in San Antonio with her husband, Sean Elliott, a former NBA player and current broadcaster for the San Antonio Spurs.