Description
A straightforward recipe for roasting butternut squash cubes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the squash cubes in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the squash and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, tossing again.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg before roasting for a sweeter flavor.
- For easier peeling, microwave the whole squash for 2-3 minutes before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 290
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: butternut squash, roasted squash, simple vegetable side, autumn recipe, vegan side dish