Delightfully Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Experience the warmth of autumn with this delicious roasted butternut squash recipe. Sweet, nutty, and creamy, each bite offers a comforting embrace that’s perfect for any occasion. Roasted to golden perfection and drizzled with maple syrup, this dish will impress your family and friends while being incredibly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or sage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown.
- Flip the squash, drizzle with maple syrup, and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm as a side dish or in salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg