Cinnamon sweet potato and squash is an easy side dish to pair with any meat. Serve it for your holiday feast or just a regular weeknight meal. I love that there’s not a lot of fuss to put this together. See just how easy it is to make below.
Cinnamon Sweet Potato and Squash
Looking for a simple dish that pairs with almost anything? These roasted root vegetables are perfect for your Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham or any other meal in between. Serve with a roasted chicken, steak, pork or fish.
Sweet potato and butternut squash cook nicely together. They both have a hint of sweetness and taste delicious when sprinkled with cinnamon.
When making this dish, be sure to cut the veggies into similar-sized pieces. This way everything will cook evenly.
Cinnamon Sweet Potato and Squash Ingredients
- Butternut Squash – You’ll need 3 cups of chopped butternut squash.
- Sweet Potato – You’ll need 3 cups of chopped sweet potato.
- Cooking Oil – I use avocado oil because it has a high smoke point, which is great for baking vegetables.
- Cinnamon – The cinnamon adds an extra hint of sweetness and the most wonderful fragrance as these root veggies roast in the oven.
Cinnamon Sweet Potato and Squash Instructions
- PREP – Peel and chop the butternut squash and sweet potato. Mix the cinnamon, cooking oil and salt in a bowl. Drizzle overtop of the veggies and toss until evenly coated.
- BAKE – Bake at 400°F for 45-50 minutes or until soft when poked with a fork.
- SERVE – Let cool 10 minutes, then serve immediatley. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
More Healthy Side Dish Recipes
Here are some more side dish recipes that are simple but flavorful:
- How To Bake Delicata Squash – This ultra sweet-flavored squash is easy to roast.
- Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – An easy plant-based side dish loaded with a rainbow of veggies.
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – They’re healthy, crunchy, and kids usually love them (because of their crispy deliciousness).
- Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes – Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They’re made with less oil and come out perfect everytime!
Cinnamon Sweet Potato and Squash
Ingredients
- 3 cups squash - peeled and cubed
- 3 cups sweet potato - peeled and cubed
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil - I used avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooking oil, cinnamon and salt.
- Add the chopped sweet potato and squash to a baking dish. Drizzle the cinnamon sauce overtop and toss together.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes flipping half way. Squash and sweet potato are done when they're soft when poked with a fork.
Nutrition
Please note these nutritional values provided above are just an estimate. Actual numbers will vary based on brands and ingredients you choose, and your preferred portion sizes.
