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Last updated on September 26, 2023. Originally posted on October 26, 2018 By Maryea / Leave a Comment

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

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Roasted Butternut Squash is a delicious side dish that is easy enough for weeknight dinners and elegant enough for holiday gatherings!Roasted Butternut Squash recipe

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Do you think it’s weird that just a few weeks ago I brought you instructions for how to cook butternut squash in the Instant Pot, and now I’m here bringing you a recipe for roasted butternut squash?

The truth is, there’s more than one way to cook a squash. And it’s always a good thing to have options, right? I love Butternut Squash Pureé, but I also love the caramelization provided by roasting in the oven.

I do have a confession to make. I really don’t love peeling and cutting squash, so I totally cheated and bought the pre-cut squash when I was photographing this recipe for you. I’ve got to say, the convenience of it was worth the extra cost. At least when we’re talking about a busy weeknight dinner.

How to Roast Butternut Squash

Roasting butternut squash is easy and straight forward.

  1. If you are starting with a whole squash, peel it with a vegetable peeler or pairing knife. Then, cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Now you’ll want to cut it into 1-2″ cubes.
  2. Toss with some oil, salt, pepper, and spices, and roast at 400 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Easy peasy.

Which spices, you say? Let’s discuss.

Which Spices Go with Butternut Squash?

For this recipe, I use my very favorite, simply salt+pepper+cinnamon. Cinnamon spiked butternut squash is magical. But there are many other spices that go well with butternut squash. Here are more ideas if you’d like to sub out the cinnamon:

  • rosemary
  • sage
  • thyme
  • allspice
  • cumin
  • nutmeg
  • marjoram
  • tarragon

Roasted Butternut Squash recipe with cinnamon

If you make extra butternut squash, you should also make this Autumn Squash Soup. So delicious!

If you’re looking for more side dish recipes that are perfect for weeknights or your holiday table, you’ve got to try this Maple Brussels Sprouts recipe!

If you make this or any of my other healthy recipes, please share it on Instagram  and I’ll feature you! Also, if you try it, please leave a comment with a star rating below! Those star ratings are so helpful in helping my recipes get discovered. I appreciate you!

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Roasted Butternut Squash recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Description

This Roasted Butternut Squash recipe is spiked with cinnamon and simple to make!


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds cubed butternut squash (or 1 large butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and diced into 1 inch cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Place the squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the oil, cinnmaon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, until soft and the edges are browning. Enjoy!

Notes

*The prep time increases to 10-15 minutes if you don’t use pre-cut butternut squash.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes*
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: recipes
  • Method: roasting
  • Cuisine: american

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
  • Calories: 133
  • Sugar: 4 grams
  • Fat: 5.8 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 21.8 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 1.9 grams

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