Get ready for a flavor-packed Whole Roasted Butternut Squash that's both nutritious and easy to make. It's the dinner showstopper you've been waiting for! 🍽️
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Basics & Preparations, Breakfast & Brunch, Side Dish
Preheat Oven: Crank up your oven to a sizzling 400℉ (200 ºC). Let's turn up the heat, shall we?
Slice Squash: Halve that butternut squash and get rid of the seeds. New to this? Our post pics got your back.
Season Squash: A little salt, a little pepper, and boom! You're on a one-way trip to Flavorville.
Arrange Herbs: Lay the squash halves on a lined baking sheet, skin side up. Slide in a couple of garlic cloves and your go-to herbs under each half.
Drizzle Oil: Drizzle that liquid gold, aka olive oil, all over the squash.
Bake Squash: Into the oven it goes for 45–60 minutes. Got a petite squash? Fork-test it at 40 minutes.
Serve: Fork-tender? You're golden. Serve it up and enjoy your culinary masterpiece!
Roasted Chunks Method
Preheat Oven: First things first, pre-heat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). We're setting the stage for some roasting magic.
Cut Chunks: Peel that butternut squash and cut it into hearty chunks. Toss 'em with your fave herbs in a bowl for that extra oomph.
Choose Oil: Here's where you choose your own adventure. Either lightly drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil for a golden touch or go oil-free by placing the chunks on parchment paper. Oh, and don't forget to add a sliced garlic head and a couple of extra cloves to the mix.
Roast Chunks: Slide that tray into the oven and let it do its thing for 40-50 minutes. You're aiming for fork-tender perfection.
Roasted Frozen Butternut Squash Chunks
Preheat Oven: Get that oven roaring at 450ºF (230 ºC).
Season & Roast: Without thawing, toss the chunks in oil, salt, and your fave herbs, then roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
Monitor Cooking: Place the squash on the lower rack and keep an eye on it from the 15-minute mark. Smaller chunks will cook faster, so stay alert!