Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
Whether it's served as a side dish, or used as a salad garnish, roasted butternut squash complements any fall dish. This recipe by JeanMarie Brownson was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large butternut squash, about 2 pounds or 2 packages (12 ounces each) diced butternut squash
- 1/4 cup expeller-pressed canola oil, safflower oil or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- chopped fresh or dried herbs
Directions
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Trim top (stem end) off the butternut. Cut butternut crosswise in 2 pieces — one the long skinny “neck” and the other the bulbous bottom.
- Peel each of the pieces. Cut each in half; scoop out the seeds and fibrous pulp. Cut the flesh into 1 to 1 ½ inches pieces.
- Transfer squash to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Add oil; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with salt. (This is the time to season with chili powders, etc. being mindful of the salt in the powders and the salt you are adding.)
- Roast squash, stirring once or twice, until tender and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Serve sprinkled with herbs.