Caramelized Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash
A delicious and visually stunning dish featuring tender, caramelized butternut squash that’s sweet and savory.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut your butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Dice the squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the squash cubes and add brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon; toss to combine.
- Grab a baking sheet and spread the seasoned squash in a single layer.
- Slide the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Check for tenderness and caramelization, broiling for a minute if desired.
- Once roasted, let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a special twist, try adding nuts or a sprinkle of cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash, roasted vegetables, caramelized, fall recipes, vegan dishes