Description
Quick Roasted Butternut Squash is a flavorful, healthy side dish ready in just 30 minutes. Perfectly caramelized with olive oil, garlic, and paprika, this roasted butternut squash recipe makes the ultimate fall or holiday side. Ideal for gluten-free, vegan, or dairy-free diets.
Ingredients
4 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. If not using pre-cut squash, peel and cube the butternut squash into even pieces.
3. In a large bowl, toss the squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
4. Spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces aren’t crowded.
5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden and the squash is fork-tender.
6. Remove from oven and serve warm, or cool and store for later.
Notes
Perfectly roasted squash needs space on the pan—don’t overcrowd it.
You can add a drizzle of maple syrup before roasting for a sweet twist.
Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme add extra flavor when tossed in after roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg