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.
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.
Notes
Variations:
- 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 Facts
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
119
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
393
mg
17
%
Potassium
442
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
13288
IU
266
%
Vitamin C
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
61
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
