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    How to Roast Butternut Squash

    Published Jun 6, 2016 · Modified: May 2, 2022 · by Jacqueline Piper · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    How To Roast Butternut Squash | Butternut squash is very easy to roast at home, simply cube it and bake it. Use the roasted squash in hummus, veggie burgers, sauces and pastas.

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    Butternut squash is healthy and delicious, and it's really easy to cook - taking only half an hour in the oven.  

    Use the roasted squash in these recipes - Butternut Squash Hummus, and Butternut Squash & Bean Burgers.

    The toughest part is cutting the squash. In the video I cut the squash in half first, and then peeled and cubed it, but for more stability, you could cut the ends off first, giving the squash a flat place to stand on while you cut it in half.

    How to Roast Butternut Squash

    The hardest part is cutting the squash. Make sure you have a sharp knife and cut carefully!

    1. Slice the end off of the squash.
    2. Stand it up on the large end and very carefully cut down the middle.
    3. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
    4. Peel the squash.
    5. Cut the squash into cubes and then toss it in oil, salt and pepper.
    6. Bake on a lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°) for around 30 minutes or until a fork slides in easily.

    Click here or watch below to see the video from my Youtube channel.  

    Recipe

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    How to Roast Butternut Squash

    Jacqueline Piper
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    How to Roast Butternut Squash
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment paper
    • Silicone Mat

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 whole butternut squash (about 2 lbs.)
    • drizzle olive oil
    • salt and pepper (to taste)
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
    • First, either cut your squash in half and then cut the ends off, or cut the ends of first and then stand the squash on the large end for stability while you cut it in half. Peel it and then scoop the seeds out.
    • Cut the squash into 1 inch cubes.
    • Lay squash on lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a fork pierces a cube easily. Bake for 10 minutes longer for lightly caramelized squash, if desired.
    • Eat the squash as it is, or use it in your favorite recipe.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is for a 2 pound squash with the peel and seeds removed. Oil is not included because the type you can use varies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.

    Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.
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    1. Butternut Squash Hummus - Piper Cooks says:
      June 11, 2016 at 1:17 am

      […] going to share a recipe for Butternut Squash Hummus.  If you watched my last video and read my last post, then you already saw my instructions on how to roast a butternut squash, and if you have half of […]

      Reply
    2. BUTTERNUT SQUASH & BEAN BURGERS - Piper Cooks says:
      June 27, 2016 at 9:53 am

      […] recipe is for Butternut Squash & Bean Burgers. If you have the squash in your fridge from the How to Roast Butternut Squash post, then this recipe comes together pretty quickly. It’s a really flavorful vegetarian […]

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