Roasted Butternut Squash

"This recipe is a mid-week meal dream. It takes about 10 minutes to prep and then the oven does all the work. Serve it with oven-baked chicken breasts or pork chops, or keep it super healthy and serve with high-protein quinoa and a pile of sautéed greens. Make enough for leftovers because my Roasted Butternut Squash is an energy-packed mid-afternoon snack, and it makes a tasty substitute for hash browns come Sunday breakfast. Yum! :)"

NotesRecipe adapted from Food.com

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash is truly a versatile and delicious recipe that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. The simplicity of preparing this dish makes it perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and healthy side dish. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can let the oven do all the work while you focus on preparing the rest of your meal.

Not only is Roasted Butternut Squash easy to make, but it is also incredibly nutritious. Butternut squash is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making it a great addition to any meal. Whether you choose to serve it alongside some protein like chicken or pork, or keep it light and healthy with quinoa and greens, you can feel good about fueling your body with this nutrient-dense vegetable.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week as a tasty snack or even as a breakfast hash brown substitute. The natural sweetness of the butternut squash caramelizes in the oven, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that will leave you coming back for more.

With its simplicity, versatility, and delicious flavor, Roasted Butternut Squash is truly a mealtime dream. Give it a try and see for yourself just how easy and tasty eating healthy can be!

Serves6 People

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time25 min

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking oil spray

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Peel butternut squash, discard seeds and cut into 2 inch cubes. Place in a mixing bowl.
Add olive oil, sugar, garlic, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and pepper to the mixing bowl and toss until all spices are evenly distributed onto the squash cubes.
Spray a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the seasoned butternut squash into the baking dish and arrange in a single layer.
Place the baking dish on the lower rack of your oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender.

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Lynn K

Apr 19, 2017

Roast butternut is a veg that is very popular with my family and this is a very nice basic recipe. I love the addition of brown sugar, which always caramelizes beautifully, and the garlic adds a wonderful zzshooooosh to the butternut. Of course this recipe would work well with pumpkin too. We did not have enough butternut for everyone so I added some cut up carrots and it was really good. Definitely worth making again.