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Yield: 8 servings. 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup pure maple syrup 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar Juice from 1 lemon

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup pure maple syrup 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar Juice from 1 lemon

Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash

Yield: 8 servings.

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Juice from 1 lemon
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, and cubed butternut squash. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste.

Spread squash out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove foil and sprinkle squash with brown sugar and lemon juice. Toss gently on baking sheet and bake 20 more minutes, uncovered, until squash is tender and golden brown.

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This story was published on Oct 16, 2018

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.