Description
Learn how to make delicious roasted butternut squash with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish or addition to salads, grain bowls, and soups.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cubed squash in a bowl.
- Season the squash: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the squash: Spread the squash on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling with maple syrup before roasting or adding fresh herbs after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
