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Roasted Butternut Squash

Pam Sherrill
If you're looking for a simple, delicious way to add color, flavor, and nutrients to your meals, this roasted butternut squash recipe is a must-try. With warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, and coriander, it’s a cozy, savory-sweet addition that works beautifully as a side dish or a hearty salad topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • baking sheet or roasting pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ and grease a baking sheet.
  • Place cubed squash on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt and toss to coat.
  • Spread the squash in an even layer and roast for 30–40 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and toss gently with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper.

Notes

Time-Saving Tip:
Use frozen, pre-cut butternut squash to skip the peeling and chopping. Just reduce the cook time slightly and follow the recipe as written.
Keyword Fresh, Mediterranean, Nutritious