Description
A warm and comforting roasted butternut squash dish that embodies the essence of autumn. Perfect as a side or as an ingredient in salads and bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: spices like cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully peel the butternut squash and cut it into cubes.
- Toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Spread the squash evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Make-ahead: Peel and cube the squash a day in advance. Store in the fridge. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup, roasted
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg