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"Golden roasted butternut squash recipe cubes with crispy edges, garnished with fresh herbs in a white serving dish."

butternut squash recipe

This roasted butternut squash recipe is a fall favorite — easy, affordable, and packed with cozy flavor. Caramelized edges, creamy insides, and kid-approved sweetness make it perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or creative leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Optional Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main (if added to pasta, grain bowls, or sandwiches), Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Fall Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Butternut squash - Medium-large size
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - Or swap with avocado or melted butter
  • to taste - Salt
  • to taste - Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional but adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Optional or use dried
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Optional for post-roasting richness
  • 1 teaspoon Honey - Optional drizzle last 5 min

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp chef’s knife (Essential for safe cutting)
  • 1 Vegetable peeler (Speeds up peeling)
  • 1 Large cutting board (Plenty of room to work)
  • 1 Large baking sheet (Rimmed is best for roasting)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Optional — can mix on the tray)

Method
 

  1. Peel the squash, remove seeds, and cut into chunks
    "Ingredients for roasted butternut squash including fresh thyme, garlic, olive oil, butter, spices, and halved squash."
  2. Drizzle squash with olive oil and sprinkle with spices
    "Freshly cut raw butternut squash cubes on a white cutting board with a wooden-handled knife."
  3. Roast the seasoned squash until golden and fork-tender
    "Cubed butternut squash seasoned with herbs and spices, spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet for roasting."
  4. Drizzle honey during last minutes of roasting for extra sweetness
    "Close-up of caramelized roasted butternut squash cubes topped with fresh thyme and parsley."
  5. Let squash cool and store in containers or serve immediately
    "Golden roasted butternut squash recipe cubes with crispy edges, garnished with fresh herbs in a white serving dish."

Nutrition

Serving: 150 gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1.5gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.2gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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