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Ingredients
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- 1 medium (2-3 pounds) butternut squash
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper or ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.
- Peel the butternut squash and slice it lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds and chop the squash into 1-inch pieces.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned, flipping halfway through.
- If desired, prepare browned butter and drizzle over the squash before serving.
Notes
Choose a heavy squash for ripeness and sweetness.
Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for better caramelization.
Consider adding maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5