Roasted Butternut Squash
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Roasted Butternut Squash
Description
This recipe involves peeling and dicing butternut squash into cubes, then coating them evenly with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh thyme. Roasting in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) allows the squash to cook through and develop crispy edges that enhance its natural sweetness and provide a pleasant textural contrast.
Using a large baking sheet ensures the squash pieces have room to roast rather than steam, which is critical for achieving crispiness. After roasting, a sprinkle of fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that complements the squash's flavor.
Roasted butternut squash works well as a warm side dish for fall and winter meals and can be included in salads or grain bowls for added color and nutrition.
Take care when cutting the squash by using a sharp knife for safety and ease. Cooking times may vary by oven, so monitor closely towards the end. For added texture, pine nuts can be sprinkled on before serving. Additionally, the seeds can be cleaned, seasoned, and roasted separately for a crunchy snack.
Ingredients
- 600 g butternut squash peeled and diced
- 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 5 g thyme chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5.
- Chop 600 g Butternut squash into cubes and put it on a large baking try and add 1.5 tablespoon Olive oil and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Mix well and put into the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are crispy.
- Transfer to a plate/bowl and sprinkle with 5 g Fresh thyme.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to safely and easily dice the butternut squash.
- Arrange squash cubes on a large baking sheet to avoid steaming and encourage roasting.
- Adjust roasting time as needed based on your oven’s characteristics; check early or extend cooking for best results.
- Add pine nuts before serving for extra crunch and texture.
- Roast cleaned and seasoned squash seeds separately for a crunchy, no-waste snack.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 16004IU | 320% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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