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Easy Roasted Butternut Squash
Enjoy the aromatic, sweet flavor of roasted butternut squash with this simple recipe that even includes help for cutting and peeling in addition to four different flavor options.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Use a fork to prick holes in the skin of the butternut squash. Microwave for 3 minutes on high, then let cool until you can easily handle.
- Peel, seed, and cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Place squash into a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread squash in an even layer onto a 18x13-inch baking sheet.
- Roast in the 400 degree oven for 40-50 minutes, until squash is tender.
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Notes
- Use a fork to prick holes in the skin of the butternut squash. Microwave for 3 minutes on high, then let cool until you can easily handle.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel.
- Cut the butternut squash in half, lengthwise to split the butter nut squash open. Each piece will have the long, skinnier neck, and the bell shape at the bottom.
- Scrape out seeds from the bell portion and discard.
- Cut each piece to separate the neck from the bell.
- Dice the squash into 1-inch cubes
- Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash: toss cubed squash with 3 tablespoons melted butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Maple Roasted Butternut Squash: toss cubed squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Rosemary Roasted Butternut Squash: add 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary to this recipe, or 2 teaspoons dried
Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
660mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
19930IU
(399%)
Vitamin C
39.8mg
(44%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 19930IU | 399% |
| Vitamin C | 39.8mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.