5 from 27 votes
Butternut Squash Recipe
This recipe for roasted butternut squash features cubed squash tossed with olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary. Baking at 400°F until tender caramelizes the squash, highlighting its natural sweetness and creating a fragrant, spiced side dish enhanced by the herbal note of rosemary.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
99 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 about 3-4 pounds butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven. Coat well two baking sheets with nonstick spray or some olive oil.
- Add the squash cubes to a large bowl and mix with the rest of the ingredients.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in one layer.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, after which flip the squash cubes on the other side and change the pans with the place in the oven, switching the positions on the upper and lower racks.
- Continue baking until the squash is tender, about 15 more minutes or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle extra fresh rosemary over the top before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
341mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
9965IU
(199%)
Vitamin C
19.7mg
(22%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 9965IU | 199% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.