5 from 28 votes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash is prepared by tossing diced squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, then baking until the edges develop a crispy texture. The roasting intensifies sweetness and creates a tender yet slightly caramelized vegetable ideal as a side dish or ingredient in other recipes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
105 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
British
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% 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.