Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash
A delightful dish balancing sweetness and savory flavors, perfect for fall and winter meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Cut the butternut squash into even-sized pieces for consistent cooking. Adjust the amount of brown sugar and cinnamon to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg