How to Roast Butternut Squash
How to Roast Butternut Squash - a simple and easy method for roasting the perfect butternut squash every time! A great side dish or add it to your favorite soups!
Ingredients
- 1 or more butternut squash halved lengthwise
- olive or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Take halved butternut squash and scoop out the seeds, scraping clean and hollowing out the inside.
- Rub the cut-side with olive oil.
- Place cut side open on a baking sheet (feel free to put some foil or parchment underneath).
- Roast in the oven for 60 minutes.
- Test with fork, it should be very tender and easily pierced. If for some reason it isn't yet, continue baking at 10 minute increments until fully cooked and tender.
- Let it cool and serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Serving: we love to serve with a little ghee (or butter), pinch of salt and a little maple syrup!
- Soup: one of our favorite ways to enjoy roasted butternut squash is in our Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup!
- Storage: in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Freezing: the best way to freeze a roasted butternut squash is to puree it and then store in smaller portions for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 2640mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 79725IU | Vitamin C: 158mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 5mg
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