Cocoa Roasted Butternut Squash

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 6 pounds)
• 1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder, salt, cayenne, cinnamon, and sugar.
• 3 arrange the squash chunks on two large baking sheets. drizzle the oil over the squash and toss to coat evenly.
• 4 sprinkle the cocoa mixture over the squash and toss to coat.
• 5 roast for 45 to 55 minutes, or until tender. transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.