Description
Oven-baked butternut squash is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. The sweet and nutty flavors, combined with caramelized edges and creamy texture, make it an irresistible addition to your dining table. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this versatile recipe can be served as a side or transformed into a hearty main course. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a visually stunning dish that celebrates the essence of fall and leaves your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2–3 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the squash, then sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and cinnamon if desired.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; scoop out the flesh or serve in halves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of medium butternut squash (about 200g)
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg