Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
A delightful dish featuring tender butternut squash, roasted to perfection with olive oil and seasoning, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Butternut Squash
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: Herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the squash by cutting it in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits.
- Peel the squash using a vegetable peeler and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Season the cubed squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any herbs.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For a beautiful presentation, serve with extra olive oil and fresh herbs. Great as a side dish, salad topping, or tossed with pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash, roasted vegetables, vegetarian side dish, comfort food, easy recipe
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