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Olive Oil Roasted Butternut Squash

Crispy and caramelized on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside, roasted butternut squash is the perfect alternative to potatoes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds butternut squash Peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil see notes
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
  2. Place the butternut squash cubes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and use your hands to mix it into the squash cubes.
  3. Add the salt, garlic powder, and chili powder. Mix well.
  4. Arrange the butternut squash cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast them for 15 minutes.
  5. Gently stir, then continue roasting until tender, 10-15 more minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can mince a couple of garlic cloves instead of using garlic powder. The flavor will be more pronounced. However, garlic powder has the advantage of more evenly coating the squash cubes. So I prefer it over fresh garlic.
  • Prefer a high smoke point fat? I love melted ghee in this recipe. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. They're excellent when gently reheated in the microwave at 50% power. They are also surprisingly good when eaten cold straight out of the fridge!
  • I don't recommend using frozen butternut squash cubes in this recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 200mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.