Servings: 6 Servings
Orange Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash and Beets
Orange Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash and Beets is an incredibly nutritious side dish loaded with antioxidants! Plus, it's delicious alongside any entrée!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 large beet peeled and chopped (4 cups)
- 1 small butternut squash peeled and chopped (4 cups)
- 1 navel orange zested
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup raw pecans chopped
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil to a large skillet or wok and heat to medium-high. Add the chopped beets and cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
- Add the butternut squash, orange zest, orange juice, ginger, dried cranberries, salt, cinnamon. Cover, cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables are soft and cooked through.
- Add the honey and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Taste the vegetables for flavor. Add more salt, honey, and/or orange zest if desired.
- Serve alongside your favorite entree!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (of 5), Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g