This roasted butternut squash recipe is easy to make and so delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Method
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
Description
This roasted butternut squash is so easy to make and so delicious! The squash is peeled, seeded, and cubed, then tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper. It’s then roasted in the oven until tender and lightly browned. This makes the perfect side dish for any meal!
Potential changes & improvements
If you want, you could add some other seasonings to the squash before roasting it. Some other good options include garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs like thyme or rosemary. You could also add some Parmesan cheese to the squash before roasting.
What other food it works well with
This roasted butternut squash goes well with just about any other food! Try serving it with roasted chicken or fish, a salad, or even just some steamed vegetables. It would also be delicious served with a grain like quinoa or rice.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making roasted butternut squash is not peeling the squash before cubing it. The peel can be tough and difficult to eat, so make sure to peel it before cubing the squash.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
- Calories: 107
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated fat: 6 g
- Trans fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 443 mg
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens:
- Butternut squash
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper