Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash
A simple and soul-satisfying dish that fills your home with warmth and comfort, featuring sweet and creamy butternut squash roasted to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 907 grams / 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash by peeling, halving, and cubing it into 1-inch pieces.
- Season the cubed squash with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Roast spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring halfway through.
- Garnish with honey, parsley, and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor, substitute honey with maple syrup. Try adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash, roasted squash, fall recipes, vegetarian side dish