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    Published: Oct 15, 2020 · Modified: Aug 19, 2022 · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Roasted Butternut Squash

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    Fall is officially here, and with it comes cooler weather, colorful leaves, and lots of delicious autumnal flavors. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to add seasonal flair to your meals, look no further than this roasted butternut squash recipe. It's simple to make and goes great with just about anything. So let's make an easy whole roasted squash!

    roasted butternut squash
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    We love our easy and hassle-free roasted veggies, such as roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted pumpkin, vegan honey roasted beets and carrots, 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.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧂 Seasoning
    • 💡 Top tips
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🤔 Butternut squash vitamins
    • 📚 Butternut squash healthy recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    • Butternut squash
    • Thyme
    • Garlic

    Optional: Salt and olive oil

    🔪 Instructions

    How to roast butternut squash.

    Step 1. Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 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.

    roasted butternut squash in tray

    Precisely the same as described above. Cut the butternut squash into 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

    Fresh Thyme plant
    • My favorite seasoning for roasted or baked butternut squash is dried or fresh 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.
    • Fresh sage is also a great option and is often used when making butternut squash risotto.
    • Also, for a more intense, delicious flavor, add a head of garlic to the baking tray, cut the head, and rub the butternut squash chunks with it. Alternatively, sprinkle onion or garlic powder on top of it.
    • Olive oil will help the butternut squash sugars caramelize.
    • For a sweeter take on butternut, we love seasoning it with ground cinnamon or nutmeg and even sprinkling some pumpkin pie spice mix on top. In this case, go for a neutral oil with a high smoking point, like avocado.
    roasted garlic head

    💡 Top tips

    How long does butternut squash take to cook: Forty to fifty-five minutes at 400ºF (200ºC) will do it unless you use frozen butternut squash; see the below tips to make it right.

    Roasted Butternut Squash is extremely versatile.

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

    🔪 Instructions

    Also, you can make frozen roasted butternut squash without thawing the squash; you will only need to leave the squash in a preheated oven for 20 minutes at 450 ºF (230 ºC). Make sure you season it with oil and salt.

    Be sure to place the squash in the lower rack and watch the squash as of minute 15. The smaller the butternut squash dice, the less they'll need to cook.

    Roasted frozen butternut squash is as good as fresh butternut when cooked right.

    I like making creamy soup by blending the roasted butternut squash in a mixer and adding 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.

    You can also make a puree and use it as a filling for butternut squash ravioli.

    roasted butternut squash

    🤔 Butternut squash vitamins

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

    butternut squash raw

    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

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    📚 Butternut squash healthy recipes

    • Roasted butternut squash pasta
    • Creamy roasted butternut squash risotto
    • Yellow Thai Curry
    • Vegan pumpkin tahini soup, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin hummus, and pumpkin overnight oats (these recipes also work with butternut squash)

    Read on: how to cook with pumpkin » and Stuffed Acorn Squash »

    If you try this butternut vegan recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag a photo #ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    roasted butternut squash plated

    Roasted Butternut Squash + How to Roast Frozen Squash

    Gus
    Yummy and simple roasted butternut squash recipe to pair with any recipe or as the starter for a delicious cream soup.
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Appetizer, Basics & Preparations, Breakfast & Brunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine Comfort Food, Healthy, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 95 kcal

    Equipment

    our favorite rectangular silver baking tray.
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    parchment paper.
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 butternut squash
    • 1 garlic head
    • 1 teaspoon thyme or/and rosemary, preferable fresh

    Optional:

    • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt omit if adhering to a WFPB diet
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil extra-virgin, omit if adhering to a WFPB diet
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    Directions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC)
    • Peel and cut the butternut squash into big chunks and mix with the herbs in a bowl.
    • 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.
    • Bake for 40-50 minutes, until tender.

    frozen roasted butternut squash

    • Without thawing the squash, cook the squash in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 450 ºF (230 ºC). Make sure you season it with oil and salt and your preferred herbs.
      Be sure to place the squash in the lower rack and watch the squash as of minute 15. The smaller the butternut squash dice, the less they'll need to cook.

    Notes

    Serve hot!

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 589mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 19955IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Butternut Squash + How to Roast Frozen Squash
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    95
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    589
    mg
    26
    %
    Potassium
     
    666
    mg
    19
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    22
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    19955
    IU
    399
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    40
    mg
    48
    %
    Calcium
     
    94
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • 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.

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. See our full Nutritional Disclosure here.

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    1. Taly says

      July 08, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Tuve el placer de probar esas calabazas, por lo que puedo decir que quedan BUENISIMAS!
      Recomiendo totalmente esta receta!

      Reply
    2. Tara says

      August 21, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful use for butternut squash! It sounds absolutely incredible paired with the roasted garlic.

      Reply
    3. Wajeeha Nadeem says

      August 21, 2021 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      This was such an easy and simple recipe, I had to try it right away. It turned out amazing!

      Reply
    4. Denay DeGuzman says

      August 21, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      There's so much to love about this butternut squash! I added some melted butter to the mix to bump up the savory flavor. So yummy.

      Reply
    5. Liz says

      August 21, 2021 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love butternut squash!! It's so good roasted. I like drizzling a little ketchup on mine!

      Reply
    6. Claudia Lamascolo says

      August 21, 2021 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      I loved that flavor thyme and garlic that just made this squash perfect in flavors!

      Reply
    7. Caroline says

      September 01, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love roasted squash, and the pairing with garlic and thyme is just perfect.

      Reply
    8. Carrie Robinson says

      September 01, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This is the BEST way to make butternut squash if you ask me. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Sarah Baumeister says

      September 01, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      I am so ready for fall! This butternut squash put me right in the autumn mood.

      Reply
    10. Mindee Taylor says

      September 01, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      Squash is my favorite! Great flavor with such simple ingredients!

      Reply
    11. Andrea says

      August 09, 2022 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Loved making this simple and tasty recipe. The added thyme to the roasted squash really brought out the flavor.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 09, 2022 at 4:52 pm

        Thyme is king when roasting squash! We also love to add fresh rosemary sprigs!

        Reply
    12. Lyn says

      August 09, 2022 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I love butternut squash and this method of roasting came out perfectly! I love it with the flavor of thyme. Such a great recipe.

      Reply
    13. Gwynn says

      August 09, 2022 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Butternut squash is one of my favorites and this recipe is a delicious way to prepare it!

      Reply
    14. Aimee Mars says

      August 09, 2022 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      I can never get enough butternut squash in the fall and I honestly think roasted might be my favorite. This is such an easy recipe that breaks it down nicely.

      Reply

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