Maple Roasted Winter Squash

(serves 6-8) 

DIETARY: Vegetarian 

TOTAL TIME: 1hr 

5 pounds winter squash such as kabocha or butternut, seeded and cut into 1” pieces  

1 medium red onion, chopped 

1/2 cup walnut halves 

1/3 cup avocado oil 

1/3 cup maple syrup 

1 teaspoon sea salt 

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) 

½ cup crumbled feta 

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Place winter squash, red onion, and walnut halves in a large mixing bowl. 

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, maple syrup, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over squash and toss until well coated. 

1. Spread squash out on two parchment-lined baking pans in a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes or until squash is tender.  

1. Place squash in a serving vessel and sprinkle on crumbled feta.