BUTTERNUT SQUASH HOME FRIES (WHOLE 30)

By Kathy C.

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash, cubed (7-8 cups, cubed)
• 2 tbsp. fat (recommend duck fat but could substitute avocado oil, ghee, or coconut oil)
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from therealfoodrds.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Peel and cube squash. See our How-to Cube Butternut Squash photo tutorial here Place cubes on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Melt fat (if using a solid fat) and drizzle over squash cubes. Add salt and pepper and toss to coat so that all squash cubes are evenly coated.
4. Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown to your liking. Toss every 10 minutes.

Butternut Squash Home Fries are Whole30 & paleo-friendly and free of grains, gluten, eggs, nuts and dairy.
In addition, they’re quite nutritious. Some of the nutritional benefits of Butternut Squash include:
**High in fiber – helpful for digestion and satiety
**Loaded with vitamin A – promotes healthy eyes
**Contains 500 mg of potassium per serving – great for blood pressure lowering
**Abundant in vitamin C – immune boosting and necessary for collagen production promoting healthier skin, hair and nails
**Rich in antioxidants – a fabulous anti-inflammatory food