Description
A comforting dish featuring roasted butternut squash, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the butternut squash into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Toss until the squash is evenly coated.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and golden.
- If using, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil if you prefer.
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other herbs like rosemary or sage for different flavors.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash recipes