Description
Oven roasted butternut squash is a sweet and easy recipe that brings out the natural flavors of this delicious vegetable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
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, pepper, and cinnamon if using.
- Spread the squash evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Make sure the squash is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- This dish can be served as a side or added to salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg