Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash: Your New Fall Favorite!
A delicious and easy recipe for brown sugar roasted butternut squash, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash, brown sugar, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until the squash is evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a vegetarian main.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg