NomEatNom - Maple Spice Butternut Squash Medley

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Nothing says autumn quite like the mingling flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple!

Unless, of course, you add apples, carrots, raisins, and butternut squash…mmmmmm!!

That’s right, we may be living in the heat of Bangkok now, but that doesn’t stop me from savoring all things cinnamon and spice this time of year!

So, naturally, I did as any NOMster would do, and combined all the forces of fall flavor that we had available in the kitchen into one incredibly delicious medley of nomminess!

This makes for an excellent side dish or snack. You could even top it with a dollop of Greek yogurt…you know, if you happen to be a bit obsessed with Greek yogurt. Not that I know anyone like that or anything… 😉

NOM! NOM! NOM!

What about you? What are your favorite fall flavors??

Maple Spice Butternut Squash Medley

By tonya@nomeatnom.com, November 10, 2013

Ingredients:

Apples - 2 medium, cored and chopped
Carrots (baby) - 16 oz.
Squash (butternut) - 4 cups cubed
Coconut oil (virgin) - 1/3 cup, melted
Maple syrup (pure, Grade B) - 1 to 2 T
Cinnamon (ground) - 2 tsp.
Nutmeg (ground) - 1/2 tsp.
Salt (pure) - according to taste
Raisins - 1/3 cup
Walnuts - 1/3 cup

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine the apples, carrots, and squash in a large mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup, coconut oil, and spices to the bowl, and stir until everything is well-coated.

Place the mixture in a large, lightly greased baking dish.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven, and stir well.

Return the pan to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven, and stir in the raisins and walnuts.

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.

Savor the autumn party in your mouth!!