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Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Roasted Butternut Squash is delicious and versatile, perfect to enjoy its own as a flavorful veggie side, or to use in your favorite fall recipes. Roasting squash in the oven has never been easier.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings as a side dish
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (3 lbs)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack in the center of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking sheet.
- Peel the butternut squash with a potato peeler or vegetable peeler going from the stem to the base. Cut off the stem, then halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Chop the squash into 1-inch chunks— they don’t have to be perfect, but keeping them evenly sized will ensure even roasting.
- Transfer squash to the baking sheet, drizzle with oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Spread the squash evenly in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake until fork-tender and golden brown in spots, about 35-40 minutes, depending on the size. Be sure to turn the squash after 20 minutes for even roasting.
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Notes
- – Toss with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- – Season with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, chili powder, or Cajun spice.
- – Sprinkle with crushed pecans in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- – Toss with dried herbs or garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, parsley, chives, garlic, or oregano.
- – Toss with the bacon fat before roasting for more flavor. Top with cooked and diced bacon or pancetta to serve.
- – Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan or pecorino.
- Cinnamon – Toss with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Spicy – Season with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, chili powder, or Cajun spice.
- Pecans – Sprinkle with crushed pecans in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Herbs – Toss with dried herbs or garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, parsley, chives, garlic, or oregano.
- Bacon – Toss with the bacon fat before roasting for more flavor. Top with cooked and diced bacon or pancetta to serve.
- Parmesan Cheese – Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan or pecorino.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbs
15g
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
442mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
13288IU
(266%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 15g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 13288IU | 266% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.