Description
A delicious and sweet side dish featuring roasted butternut squash coated in brown sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
- Make sure to cut the squash into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Can be served as a side dish for Thanksgiving or any fall meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg