Description
Deliciously Sweet and Caramelized: Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pound butternut squash
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Slice off both ends of the butternut squash and peel the skin.
3. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
4. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon.
6. Toss the cubed squash in the glaze until evenly coated.
7. Spread the glazed squash cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden-brown.
9. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot as a versatile side dish that pairs well with roasted meats or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg