Description
Learn how to roast butternut squash to bring out its natural sweetness and achieve perfect flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the butternut squash and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds and stringy insides.
- Cut the squash into cubes or slices, depending on your preference.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- If desired, add herbs for extra flavor.
- 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 a sweeter flavor, you can add a sprinkle of brown sugar before roasting.
- Make sure the pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- 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