Description
This Indian Roasted Butternut Squash recipe is a flavorful and simple side dish that combines sweet, tender roasted squash with warm Indian spices. Perfect for a fall meal or as part of a festive spread.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with oil, cumin seeds, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, and if desired, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spice by modifying the amount of cayenne.
- This dish pairs well with rice, lentils, or can be served as a side.
- To save time, you can use pre-cut butternut squash cubes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
