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roasted butternut squash

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jennifer White
Bowling Green, KY

Roasting vegetables brings out the sweetness and flavor of an otherwise blah vegetable.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We look forward to the fall because butternut squash begins appearing on grocery store shelves. This roasted butternut squash recipe is very tender. It's prepared with very simple ingredients. The combination of seasonings adds a savory element to the easy and healthy side dish.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For roasted butternut squash

  • 8 c
    peeled and cubed butternut squash (about 1 large squash or 2 small ones)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make roasted butternut squash

  • Cutting peeled butternut squash in cubes.
    1
    Peel squash and remove seeds. Cut into 1 1/2” chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Coating butternut squash in olive oil.
    2
    Drizzle olive oil over squash. Mix until all pieces are coated evenly.
  • Coating butternut squash in seasonings.
    3
    Stir in seasonings, taking care to mix well.
  • Butternut squash ready to be roasted.
    4
    Distribute single layer onto baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until pieces are tender and lightly browned on edges. Baking time will vary depending on the age and size of squash pieces.
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