How to Roast the Best Butternut Squash
Learn how to roast the best butternut squash and use it in delicious, healthy butternut squash recipes! Get tips & tricks for roasting butternut squash plus sweet & savory recipes to enjoy all season long. Perfect for the holiday season.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed butternut squash (from about 1 1/2-2 pounds butternut squash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Freshly ground salt and pepper
- Optional garnishes:
- 1/4 cup feta crumbles
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly spread out butternut squash cubes.
- Drizzle butternut squash with olive oil and maple syrup. Sprinkle with garlic powder, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Toss with clean hands and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes then flip and roast for an additional 15 minutes until butternut squash is fork tender.
- Once butternut squash is done cooking, transfer to a medium bowl and gently fold in feta crumbles and dried cranberries, if desired. Serves 4.
Notes
To keep this recipe vegan and/or dairy free feel free to leave off the feta crumbles.