Baked Butternut Squash
A cozy baked butternut squash recipe that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- ½+ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic syrup
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or herbs de Provence)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the squash: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Season generously: Brush with melted butter and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and cinnamon.
- Sweeten the deal: Drizzle maple syrup and balsamic syrup on top of the squash.
- Transfer to a baking sheet: Place the squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Roast away: Roast in the preheated oven for about 40-50 minutes until tender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with cinnamon and fresh herbs, then slice or scoop the flesh out into a bowl.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or adding nuts for a crunchy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butternut squash, vegan recipe, roasted vegetables, fall recipes