Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel, seed, and chop the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- If desired, add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, try adding cayenne pepper for heat or maple syrup for sweetness during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg