Squash so good even the hubby will eat!
Butternut Squash Home Fries are roasted to perfection and make for a flavorsome, 4-ingredient side-dish for even the pickiest eaters!
That’s right, I married a man who despises veggies, loves frozen pizza and calls himself a “meatatarian”. I’m not really sure how this happened but we make it work and I wouldn’t have it any other way! 🙂 Let’s just say I’ve become really good at hiding veggies in different foods such as choosing not to tell him that the potatoes in the beef stew are actually parsnips and the Grain-free Spaghetti Pie I recently made….yup that was spaghetti squash that I had called a ‘special’ kind of noodle. Whatever works, right?!
BUT I didn’t even have to fib about the Butternut Squash Home Fries. They’re just that good!
This recipe is definitely a staple in our home. Especially this time of year when my hubby’s Grandpa Jim thinks we eat butternut squash like it’s going out of style. We often have to remind him that it’s just the two of us. But I can’t complain, I love having it on hand and these Butternut Squash Home Fries go with EVERYTHING! I make a big batch on the weekends during my Sunday meal prep and re-heat them throughout the week, add them to salads, dip them in homemade ranch, or toss them into an egg scramble. I’ve also become quite the expert in cubing this starchy vegetable. In fact, I shared a photo tutorial of exactly how I tackle this task. You can see How-to Cube Butternut Squash photo tutorial here.
Butternut Squash Home Fries – let the roasting begin!
Butternut Squash Home Fries can be roasted with a number of different kinds of fats. However, I have found duck fat to be my favorite when making this recipe. The fries come out golden brown and perfectly crispy on the edges. Sprinkle the beautiful golden nuggets of squash with a little sea salt and cracked black pepper and BAM! You’ve got a picky eater approved side-dish ready to be served!
Butternut Squash Home Fries are Whole30 & paleo-friendly and free of grains, gluten, eggs, nuts and dairy.
In addition, they’re quite nutritious. Some of the nutritional benefits of Butternut Squash include:
- High in fiber – helpful for digestion and satiety
- Loaded with vitamin A – promotes healthy eyes
- Contains 500 mg of potassium per serving – great for blood pressure lowering
- Abundant in vitamin C – immune boosting and necessary for collagen production promoting healthier skin, hair and nails
- Rich in antioxidants – a fabulous anti-inflammatory food
Who’s ready to give this recipe a try? I have a hunch that it may just become a new staple in your home too!
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Butternut Squash Home Fries
Butternut Squash Home Fries are roasted to perfection and make for a flavorsome, 4-ingredient side-dish for even the pickiest eaters! Whole30 | Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, cubed (7–8 cups, cubed)
- 2 tbsp. avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and cube squash. See our How-to Cube Butternut Squash photo tutorial here Place cubes on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt fat (if using a solid fat) and drizzle over squash cubes. Add salt and pepper and toss to coat so that all squash cubes are evenly coated.
- Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown to your liking. Toss every 10 minutes.
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Can you use frozen squash? Please advise.
Hi Jerry,
You wouldn’t be able to use frozen squash and get the same crispy/roasted texture as if you’d used fresh squash.
However, you could use pre-cut butternut squash from the produce section to make it easier and cut your prep time significantly. Hope that helps!
Mine looks soggy; not crispy
Hi Haley,
I’m guessing your squash had more moisture in it (which isn’t a bad thing – I sometimes get some that are drier than others). I could also be that your oven wasn’t hot enough- many ovens temperatures aren’t accurate (mine is off about 25 degrees) so you may need to turn up the temp a bit and/or make sure the oven is truly preheated which takes about 30 minutes.
Hope that helps!
These were delicious …..simple (except of course, there is no way to simplify cubing butternut squash). We will make these again. I always go to your website first when looking for recipes!
Thanks, Lori!
Yeah, cubing a butternut squash can be challenging which is why we sometimes reach for the precut stuff in the produce section. Thanks for making us your go-to for recipes, we really appreciate it!
Can I make these in the air fryer?? What temp/how long would you recommend?
Hi Sarah,
I’m sorry but I do not have any experience with an air fryer though I’m sure it would work. Perhaps someone else has some thoughts on the time and temp?
Loved this recipe! I have never been a fan of vegetables so having to move to the AIP diet has been difficult. I made this last night and LOVED the flavor!