Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, toss squash cubes with olive oil until well coated.
- Add cinnamon, salt, and pepper, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Spread squash on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Check doneness with a fork – it should slide in easily.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4th of the recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4g (without added brown sugar or syrup)
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g