Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash: The Best Comfort Food Side Dish
Learn how to make healthy roasted butternut squash, the perfect side dish for any meal that is both nutritious and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the butternut squash into cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Spread the squash evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- Feel free to add other spices like nutmeg or paprika for additional flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg