Roasted Butternut Squash: Your New Snack Obsession!

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“Unlock the vibrant flavors of autumn with our sensational Roasted Butternut Squash recipe! Imagine tender, caramelized squash cubes infused with aromatic herbs and spices, offering a delightful blend of sweet and savory notes.

This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, showcasing the rich, golden hues of roasted perfection. Whether as a comforting side or a star ingredient in a hearty soup or salad, our Roasted Butternut Squash is sure to be a seasonal favorite at your table!”

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash

Indulge in the rich, caramelized flavors of perfectly roasted butternut squash. This versatile vegetable shines as the star of savory soups, hearty salads, and as a delectable side dish. Whether diced, mashed, or pureed, roasted butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness and warmth to your favorite fall and winter recipes. Discover new ways to savor this seasonal delight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 147 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Vegetable Peeler
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium 2-3 pounds butternut squash
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper – or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning – or herbs de Provence.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter – optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees and coat a large baking sheet with oil.
  • After peeling the butternut squash with a standard peeler, cut it lengthwise through the middle. Scoop out the seeds and insides with a spoon and throw away. Dictate into 1-inch fragments and arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
  • Pour some olive oil over the squash and toss it to coat it with the oil using spoons or your hands.
  • Add garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
  • Bake the squash for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is very soft and starting to brown on the edges. Serve right away or, if you’re using butter, move on to the next step.
    Roasted Butternut Squash
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Increase heat to a simmer and cook for a short while more, until butter turns from pale yellow to a dark golden hue. After taking off the heat, move to a bowl.
  • Serve the squash right away after spooning browned butter over it.

Notes

Taste Advice: Before spreading the brown butter over the roasted squash, mix in 1 teaspoon of honey.
Too Difficult to Cut? You can use the microwave to soften your butternut squash first if it’s just too tough to chop with a knife. Make four to five holes in the squash and cook it in the microwave for three minutes. After letting it cool, cut.
No Need for Cubes? Alternatively, you might simply roast the squash halves as opposed to slicing them into cubes. Peel, cut in half lengthwise, then scrape out the seeds from the squash to prepare it. After that, drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes at 400ºF!
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Nutrition Facts

NutritionValue
Calories147kcal
Carbohydrates15g
Protein2g
Fat10g
Saturated Fat2g
Sodium404mg
Iron1 mg
Calcium 72 mg
Vitamin A13304 IU
Potassium460MG

How Do You Clean and Cut Butternut Squash?

After thoroughly cleaning a butternut squash under running water, pat it dry. Taking off both ends and cutting the squash in half is the simplest way to cut it. For the safest cut and equal halves, work from either side, cutting halfway through.

Roasted Butternut Squash

How Do I Know When Butternut Squash Is Done Roasting?

When the butternut squash is fork-tender and the edges have begun to caramelize and brown, the roasting process is complete.

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Lily Walker

Hi! I’m Lily Walker

Lily Walker is a California-born chef with roots in the Central Valley's farming community, transforming salads from diet staple to culinary art. After training in San Francisco's farm-to-table restaurants, she now collaborates with Noah Baker on Freshman, creating recipes that celebrate fresh, vibrant ingredients and challenge everything you thought you knew about salads.

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