Roasted Butternut Squash

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Simple roasted butternut squash--just tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper--makes a classic fall side dish. This recipe is delicious with roasted meats, or toss the roasted squash into pasta or salad.

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Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
7
Yield:
7 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash (2-3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Toss squash with oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Peel and cube butternut squash; refrigerate for up to 3 days until ready to cook.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

76 Calories
2g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 76
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 3%
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Vitamin A 13777IU 276%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Folate 35mcg 9%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 44mg 11%
Potassium 458mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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