Description
Simple and healthy roasted butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Perfect as a nutritious side dish for any meal or as a warm salad ingredient.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp maple syrup, or fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices or herbs.
3. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until squash is tender and lightly browned.
5. Remove from oven and serve warm as a side dish or add to salads.
Notes
Use uniform-sized cubes for even roasting.
For extra sweetness, drizzle lightly with maple syrup before roasting.
Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Healthy
- Method: Oven-Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Butternut Squash, Healthy Side Dish, Easy Vegetables, Oven-Roasted Squash