Chai Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese & Walnuts
Serves 6
10 mins prep
45 mins cook
55 mins total
An elevated twist on traditional caramelized butternut squash with warm chai spices, creamy goat cheese and salty, crunchy walnuts.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
Prep 1 large butternut squash by peeling it, removing the seeds and cutting it into 1 inch cubes
Place the butternut squash cubes into a large bowl
Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter into the bowl and toss until all of the cubes are well coated
Add 1/3 cup of brown sugar and toss to combine
Transfer the butter and brown sugar coated butternut squash cubes onto a parchment lined baking sheet
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and a pinch of black pepper evenly over the entire baking sheet
Bake the butternut squash cubes on the center rack of a 375 degree oven for 45-50 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes
Garnish the caramelized butternut squash with crumbled goat cheese and finely chopped walnuts before serving
