Butternut Squash Delight: Easy Recipes for Healthy Eating
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the squash halves with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Place the squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs like thyme.
- Can be served as a side dish or as part of a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half squash
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg