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This simple method for roasting butternut squash in the oven turns out delicious and slightly caramelized butternut squash pieces. Serve it as a tasty and nutritious veggie side dish to round out meals.  

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30-35 mins Total: 40-35 mins
Servings: 4-6 (5 cups) 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium to large butternut squash, cubed (7-8 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional for garnish: fresh thyme or chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler. Then cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut the neck and bulb of the squash into ½- to 1-inch cubes (see my how-to post for cutting butternut squash). 
  3. Place the squash cubes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle the oil over the squash pieces and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Using a spatula or your hands, toss until all the pieces are coated, then spread them out in an even layer.  
  4. Bake until the squash pieces are golden brown, 30-35 minutes total, stirring and tossing them with a spatula at the halfway mark (after 15 minutes of baking).
  5. Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe, a generous 3/4 cup
  • Calories: 98
  • Fat: 3 g
  • (Sat Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 195 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • (Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 10 g)
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Dietary

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Recipe By: Stacie Hassing