Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Remove and discard seeds from butternut squash. Place butternut squash onto a cutting board cut side down and slice into evenly thick half-moon slices (see photos above)*. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and honey. Pour onto the sliced butternut squash and toss together until all the pieces are coated.

Step 4

Place butternut squash on prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Flip squash over and bake for another 20 minutes, making sure to rotate the baking sheets in the oven.

Step 6

While squash is baking, whisk together maple syrup and lime juice in a small bowl.

Step 7

Transfer squash to a serving dish and drizzle with maple syrup mixture. Garnish with chopped pecans, cilantro and serve.