Description
Sweet and slightly spicy oven-roasted butternut squash that caramelizes beautifully for a comforting side dish. Simple ingredients create a rich, flavorful result.
Ingredients
- Butternut squash cubes
- Olive oil
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper over the squash.
- Toss again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the level of heat.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of brown sugar for a different flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
