Description
A delightful and easy dish that enhances the natural sweetness of butternut squash with brown sugar, creating a warm and comforting side perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peeled and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch pieces.
- Toss the squash with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet, ensuring enough space between the pieces.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a more complex flavor, consider adding extra spices like nutmeg or cayenne pepper. This dish can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg