5 from 33 votes
Sautéed Butternut Squash
Sautéed Butternut Squash offers tender, lightly browned cubes seasoned with cinnamon and finished with a touch of maple syrup or honey for a subtle sweetness. The squash is peeled, cubed, and cooked in olive oil until just soft, making it a great side dish that balances savory and sweet flavors. This approach showcases the natural texture of butternut squash with a simple seasoning blend to complement its mild flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste
- maple syrup to taste, or honey
Instructions
- Cut the butternut squash in half crossswise, diving the bulb and the long neck. Cut the pieces in half lengthwise. Use a vegetable peeler to peel off the skin. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the stringy middle from the inner cavities as possible. Carefully cut the squash into 1/2 inch to 1 inch cubes.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the squash cubes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the squash with cinnamon and stir, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Transfer the squash to a serving dish and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup, to taste.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop, in the oven, or microwave for best texture.
- Freezing is not recommended because the cooked squash loses quality when frozen.
Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
662mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
19932IU
(399%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 19932IU | 399% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.