How to Make Simple Roasted Butternut Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish to add to your dinner rotation, this Simple Roasted Butternut Squash recipe is a perfect choice. Butternut squash is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be prepared in various ways, and roasting it brings out its natural sweetness and creates a wonderfully tender texture.

Butternut squash is also a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium. Roasting it is a simple way to preserve its natur...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

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

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 905mg