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Are you looking for a show-stopping, easy, and nutritious holiday appetizer that will impress your guests? Roasted Butternut Squash Slices are the perfect solution. These beautiful, flavorful, and healthy bites are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.
Why You’ll Love this Butternut Squash Slices Recipe
- Simple Recipe: Not only are they a stunningly beautiful appetizer, but these butternut squash slices are also incredibly easy to make. Simply slice the butternut squash, toss with a few simple ingredients, and roast to perfection. The result is a deliciously caramelized and tender squash that’s bursting with flavor.
- Customizable: To take it to the next level, top each round with a sprinkle of creamy cheese, a few crunchy nuts, and a tiny drizzle of sweet honey. It’s a match made in heaven!
- Nutrient Packed: And the best part? These roasted butternut squash rounds are packed with nutrients and can be made ahead of time, making them a stress-free addition to your holiday menu. So go ahead, give them a try, and enjoy the oohs and aahs from your guests!
Want to know what to do with your leftover squash? I made soup with mine.
Ingredients:
These are the ingredients that make this Roasted Butternut Squash Slices recipe delicious.
6 servings
- 2 or 3 small butternut squash, thoroughly washed and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or olive oil
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 cup crumbled feta, stilton, blue cheese, or creamy, crumbly cheese of your choice
- 1/2 cup chopped raw pecans or walnuts
How to make Roasted Butternut Squash Slices
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Slice your butternut squash on the smaller side of the squash as shown in the photos. I stopped once I got to the thicker, seed-filled side of the squash. Use that part for another recipe.
In a large bowl, add your sliced butternut squash rounds and toss with oil, paprika, cayenne, sea salt, and pepper until each round is nicely coated.
Arrange your prepared rounds in a single layer on your lined baking sheets. Roast in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Once the butternut squash is done, remove them from the oven and drizzle with honey.
Sprinkle each with cheese and pecans or walnuts as desired.
Enjoy!
🧡Rachel
Rachel’s Tips for Best Results
- Slice your butternut squash on the smaller side of the squash as shown in the photo.
- I stopped once I got to the thicker, seed-filled side.
- Use your leftovers for another recipe, like this butternut squash soup.
- And here’s a fun fact: 🧡Yes, you can eat the skin of a butternut squash. It’s perfectly safe and nutritious to eat. You may decide to peel it off after roasting if you prefer.
These simple holiday appetizers are perfect to make and take to your next holiday party. Here are a few more holiday appetizers you may like: Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts, Bruschetta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, and Spicy Maple Roasted Cauliflower.
Roasted Butternut Squash Rounds
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 small butternut squash, thoroughly washed and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or olive oil
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 cup crumbled feta, stilton, blue cheese, or creamy, crumbly cheese of your choice
- 1/2 cup chopped raw pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice your butternut squash on the smaller side of the squash as shown in the photos. I stopped once I got to the thicker, seed-filled side of the squash. Use that part for another recipe.
- In a large bowl, add your sliced butternut squash rounds and toss with oil, paprika, cayenne, sea salt, and pepper until each round is nicely coated.
- Arrange your prepared rounds in a single layer on your lined baking sheets.
- Roast in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Once the butternut squash is done, remove them from the oven and drizzle with honey.
- Sprinkle each with cheese and pecans or walnuts as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
