Description
A comforting roasted butternut squash dish that captures the essence of autumn with its tender, caramelized flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: spices (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic powder)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half, and remove the seeds.
- Cut the squash into cubes, ensuring they are of even size for consistent cooking.
- Toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Customize with spices, sweetness, herbs, or toppings for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg