Roasted Curried Butternut Squash
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Roasted Curried Butternut Squash
Description
This recipe begins by peeling, seeding, and cutting butternut squash into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even roasting. The squash is then tossed directly on a sheet pan with olive oil, curry powder, and sea salt, allowing the spices and oil to coat each piece evenly. Roasting at 425°F for 35 to 40 minutes caramelizes the squash's natural sugars, producing tender, golden cubes with slightly crisp edges. Stirring once or twice during cooking promotes even browning.
The curry powder imparts a distinctive yet gentle spice that complements the sweetness of the butternut squash, making its flavor both robust and balanced. The roasting method results in a moist, soft interior with a lightly crisp exterior.
Serve this side dish warm or at room temperature alongside roasted meats, grains, or as part of a vegetarian meal. The spice level can be adjusted by varying the amount or type of curry powder used.
For convenience, pre-cut butternut squash can be purchased to save time. Roasted squash seeds can be cleaned and roasted separately for a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Get out a large sheet pan.
- Toss together squash, oil, curry powder and salt. (I do this on the sheet pan to avoid having to wash another dish.) Spread squash evenly on sheet pan.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes or until squash is tender and golden, stirring once or twice during the roasting time.
- Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Cut squash into equal-sized cubes to ensure even roasting and consistent tenderness.
- Experiment with additional spices such as cinnamon, sage, or cayenne for different flavor profiles.
- Save squash seeds by cleaning and drying them, then roast at 300°F for 45–60 minutes to make a crunchy snack.
- To save prep time, consider buying pre-cut butternut squash from the store.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1171mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 19941IU | 399% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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