Roasted butternut squash is so good on its own but I like to season it with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. It’s also delicious topped with chopped parsley, shaved Parmesan, or toasted pine nuts.
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash is so good on its own but I like to season it with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. It's also delicious topped with chopped parsley, shaved Parmesan, or toasted pine nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Peel butternut squash with a sharp vegetable peeler. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds.
- Cut halves into 1-inch slices, then cut slices into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine butternut squash cubes, olive oil, and garlic in a large bowl and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until squash is lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes.
Notes
Recipe Tip
To save on prep time, look for pre-cut, peeled butternut squash cubes in your grocery store.Â
