Description
Discover the warmth and sweetness of roasted butternut squash with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfectly caramelized and seasoned, these tender cubes make a delightful side dish or a flavorful addition to salads and grain bowls. With just a few ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a comforting dish that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or sage (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds.
- Dice the squash into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the diced squash, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh herbs, then toss until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned squash onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg