Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    52 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6

  • Calories

    147 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash

This Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash is an easy and healthy dish made with only 4 basic ingredients! You can serve it as a side, add toppings, or use it on pasta or salad.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 medium to large butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • About ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Carefully cut the 1 medium to large butternut squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard them, then cut them again to have four long wedges or quarters.
  3. Place the quarters, cut side up, into a baking dish or a rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and generously sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Using your clean hands, give it a quick rub all over it. Pour a bit of water About ¼ cup water into the bottom of the dish.
  5. Transfer to the oven and roast for 35-45 minutes, or until fork tender.
  6. Check from time to time to make sure it doesn't burn as the water evaporates. Add a bit more water if needed, but don't add too much, we want the squash to still be able to caramelize on top.
  7. Broil for a couple of minutes to give it a nice golden-brown top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Choose squash that feels heavy for its size and isn’t bruised or punctured. 
  • Adding too much water during baking prevents the top from getting golden brown.
  • The secret to getting a golden, slightly caramelized top is broiling it at the very end. This is one of the best parts of the squash!
  • Butternut squash: Choose squash that feels heavy for its size and isn’t bruised or punctured. 
  • Don’t add too much water: Adding too much water during baking prevents the top from getting golden brown.
  • Broil: The secret to getting a golden, slightly caramelized top is broiling it at the very end. This is one of the best parts of the squash!
  • Storage: Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 660mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 19931IU (399%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 299mg 12%
Potassium 660mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 19931IU 399%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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