Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for roasted butternut squash, perfect for a fall side dish. The squash is seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices, then roasted to caramelized perfection. Garnish with fresh parsley for a finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or cinnamon (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the squash: Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings in a bowl.
- Roast the squash: Spread the seasoned squash on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added sweetness, drizzle maple syrup over the squash before roasting.
- Great as a side for fall dinners or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
