Name: roasted butternut squash cubes with brown sugar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (2½–3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Description

Golden cubes of tender butternut squash coated in brown sugar and olive oil, roasted to caramelized perfection for a sweet and savory side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium butternut squash (2½–3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes

2–3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large bowl, toss squash cubes with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and optional cinnamon or nutmeg until evenly coated.

3. Arrange cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between pieces.

4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden brown and squash is fork-tender.

5. Remove from oven and serve warm as a side dish or toss into salads and grain bowls.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 180
Sodium: 150
Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 32
Protein: 2