How to Roast Butternut Squash Cubes Recipe
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How to Roast Butternut Squash Cubes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash about 3 pounds, cut into cubes, medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Possible seasonings
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place diced butternut squash on the prepared pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Give it a toss to ensure that all of the cubes are coated with the oil and the seasoning.
- Arrange the squash cubes on an even layer on a large baking sheet.
- Roast, turning them halfway through, for 30-35 minutes until they are lightly golden brown on the edges or until a knife inserted in one of the cubes comes in and out easily.
- Carefully transfer onto a plate and serve while still warm.
Notes
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- The timing might change depending on the size of the butternut squash cubes. Also, regardless of the temperature you are roasting them in, I highly recommend checking them after 30 minutes.
- The timing might change depending on the size of the butternut squash cubes. Also,
- regardless of the temperature you are roasting them in, I highly recommend checking them after 30 minutes.
- A 3-pound butternut squash yields somewhere between 5-6 cups of roasted 1-inch butternut squash cubes.
Can I bake butternut squash in different temperatures? When it comes to baking butternut squash cubes, I usually prefer a high temperature, 425 degrees F., oven, and bake them for 30-35 minutes. However, you can bake them in lower temperatures as well. Below, I am sharing how long to roast butternut squash cubes at 375 degrees and 400 degrees as well.
375 Degrees F / 40-45 minutes
400 Degrees F / 35-40 minutes
425 Degrees F / 30-35 minutes (preferred method)
The timing might change depending on the size of the butternut squash cubes. Also, regardless of the temperature you are roasting them in, I highly recommend checking them after 30 minutes.
- 375 Degrees F / 40-45 minutes
- 400 Degrees F / 35-40 minutes
- 425 Degrees F / 30-35 minutes (preferred method)