Roasted butternut squash with an exotic spice rub elevates a sweet squash into something delectable.  If you like roasted butternut squash and the wonderful flavor of spices, I promise this spicy roasted butternut squash will knock your socks off.  My friend Shalini brought this variation of roasted butternut squash for a dinner gathering and I can honestly say the platter was wiped clean by all 😋.  Everyone loved it!

Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash
recipe contributed by Shalini

Ingredients:

• 1 lb butternut squash cut into small chunks
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder or paprika (optional)
• Salt
• 1 avocado
• 1 lemon
• Olive oil

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a large bowl place the butternut squash and sprinkle all the spices and salt and toss together.  Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and using your hands incorporate the oil to coat the butternut squash.

• Spread the squash onto a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 30 – 40 minutes until the squash is tender. Tossing around at the half way mark.

• Transfer roasted squash onto a platter.

• Cut 1 avocado into wedges and place around the squash. Drizzle avocado with lemon juice and sprinkle salt and pepper. Serve right away.