Description
This Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash recipe is a simple, healthy, and flavorful side dish made with just a few ingredients. Perfectly caramelized and spiced, it’s ideal for fall meals or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cubed butternut squash in a large mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the bowl and toss until the squash is evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for brown sugar for a refined sugar-free option.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
