Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delicious recipe for Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash. Tender cubes of butternut squash are coated in a sweet and spicy blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, then roasted to caramelized perfection. This easy side dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Butternut Squash:
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the squash: In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the squash: Spread the squash out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized on the edges.
- Serve: Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or a drizzle of maple syrup before serving for extra texture and flavor.
- This dish also pairs beautifully with roasted meats or holiday entrees.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
