Description
A comforting and healthy roasted butternut squash recipe that’s perfect for any season, filled with vibrant colors and earthy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, cinnamon, or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and seed the butternut squash, then cut it into cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional spices you’d like to add for extra flavor.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring there’s enough space between each piece to allow for even roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized. Don’t forget to stir halfway through for even cooking!
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish that everyone will love.
Notes
Feel free to customize with herbs or nuts for added flavor and texture. Make-ahead tip: Prep earlier in the day and store in the fridge until ready to roast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg