Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

This roasted butternut squash recipe is the perfect way to welcome fall. Simply seasoned with just garlic, salt, and pepper, you’ll want to make this easy side dish all season long.

Roasted Butternut Squash Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need for this top-rated butternut squash recipe:

• Butternut squash: Look for a solid beige butternut squash that feels heavy for its size.
• Olive oil: Toss the butternut squash with olive oil before roasting to keep it nice and moist.
• Seasonings: This roasted butternut squash recipe is flavored with fresh garlic, salt, and pepper.

How to Cook Butternut Squash

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this butternut squash side dish:

1. Prep: Peel and cube the butternut squash.
2. Season: Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast: Arrange the seasoned cubes on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven until the squash is lightly browned and tender.

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash is a fuss-free, flavorful way to enjoy this nutrient-packed winter vegetable. Tossed in olive oil, lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and optional herbs like thyme or rosemary, the cubes roast to golden perfection in under 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or meal prep, it’s a naturally sweet and savory side that pairs beautifully with just about anything.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 177

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 medium butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

• Parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring Spoons
• Vegetable peeler
• Sharp knife and cutting board
• Baking sheet

Method

 

1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Peel butternut squash with a sharp vegetable peeler. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds.
3. Cut halves into 1-inch slices, then cut slices into 1-inch cubes.
4. Combine butternut squash cubes, olive oil, and garlic in a large bowl and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6. Roast in the preheated oven until squash is lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Naturally sweet, caramelized, and perfectly tender, this roasted butternut squash is the ultimate no-fuss seasonal side.

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