Description
Oven baked butternut squash is a delicious and healthy side dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed squash with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread the seasoned squash evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before baking.
- Make sure to cut the squash into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- This dish can be served as a side for any main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg