Roasted Butternut Squash

Living in Pergamino came with the blessing of receiving organic gifts from its superb soil including our relative’s gardens. Joaquin's aunt sent butternut squashes to each of the families as the plant produced plenty!

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We love our easy and hassle-free roasted veggies, such as roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted pumpkin, and the famous Spanish Escalivada.

Each veggie has its own trick, here is how to roast butternut squash like a pro! This is one of our favorite tasty, simple fall recipes, and requires no effort; just like our maple-glazed carrots.

We like using this roasted butternut squash or roasted pumpkin, to make our vegan pumpkin risotto and butternut squash risotto richer, or mashing it to make a creamy butternut squash pasta.

Learn how to cook with pumpkin and butternut squash.

Ingredients

• Butternut squash
• Thyme
• Garlic

Optional: Sal and olive oil

Instructions

How to roast butternut squash.

Step 1. Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven at 400ºF (200ºC).

Step 2. Peel and cut the butternut squash. Into big chunks and mix with the herbs in a bowl.

Step 3. Lay in a tray. Either slightly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil to get the cubes lightly coated or set the diced butternut squash on parchment paper to prevent sticking and avoid using oil. Cut the upper part of the garlic head and ad a couple of extra garlic cloves to the tray.

Step 4. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until tender.

Precisely the same as described above just cut the butternut squash in cubes and reduce the cooking time by ten minutes.

To make this roasted butternut squash recipe, simply cut the butternut squash in any shape (I prefer discs), optionally adding any other vegetables and a tablespoon of olive oil and a big garlic head to add aroma.

Seasoning

How to season butternut squash.

In your baking tray, add your preferred fresh herbs, a tablespoon of olive oil, salt and you’ve got it!

My favorite seasoning for roasted or baked butternut squash is thyme. Also, Rosemary works beautifully. I think they combine very well with the sweetness of the butternut squash. A great addition to this roast would be Sweet potatoes.

Tips

How long does butternut squash take to cook: Forty to fifty-five minutes at 400ºF (200ºC) will do it.

Roasted Butternut Squash is extremely versatile

This recipe is great alone as a starter, as a snack, side dish, or as a base for other recipes, such as a creamy soup.

I like making a creamy soup just blending the roasted butternut squash in a mixer adding some sugar-free vegetable milk.

I use these cooked cubes as a topping when making a gourmet pizza, combined with caramelized red onions and fresh rucola.

Butternut Squash Vitamins

Butternut squash is an excellent source of antioxidants, including vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. 

Antioxidants help prevent or slow cellular damage and help reduce inflammation, which may also reduce your risk of several chronic diseases. Butternut Squash has tons of great benefits for your health. Learn more here.

Remember to let us know how it turned out for you and what other vegetables you threw in the grilling tray.

Although it is more common to make pumpkin pie with pumpkins, we have successfully made it with butternut squash without noticing any difference, as their flavor profiles are very similar.

We love this simple and delicious Spiced Roasted Cauliflower Head Recipe

Looking for Autumn Inspired Recipes? Take a look:

• Curried Hey Sprouted Lentils Soup
• Protein-Packed Saffron Garbanzo Beans

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Food safety

We sometimes take for granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience that the average visitor may not. Add to, or remove from, the list below with health and safety tips.

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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