“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
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.
- 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
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition | Value |
---|---|
Calories | 147kcal |
Carbohydrates | 15g |
Protein | 2g |
Fat | 10g |
Saturated Fat | 2g |
Sodium | 404mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Calcium | 72 mg |
Vitamin A | 13304 IU |
Potassium | 460MG |
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.
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.