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    Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

    Published Mar 6, 2023 · by Jacqueline Piper · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A whole butternut squash on a marble counter.
    Butternut squash pieces on a cutting board.
    Butternut squash cubes in a bowl.

    Easy Roasted Butternut Squash | Butternut squash is very easy to roast at home - simply cut it into cubes and bake it. Use the roasted squash cubes in hummus, veggie burgers, sauces, soups, or pasta recipes.

    Roasted butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet.
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    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • How to Roast Butternut Squash
    • Tips for roasting squash
    • What to use roasted butternut squash cubes for
    • Storage
    • FAQs
    • Recipe

    Roasting butternut squash cubes is super easy to do and you don't need much to enhance its natural flavor - making the cubes perfect for eating as a side dish or using in other recipes like Butternut Squash Hummus, Butternut Squash Bean Burgers, or grain bowls.

    These easy roasted butter squash cubes take only about half an hour in the oven, and you'll just need oil, salt, and pepper to make them.

    Ingredients

    See the recipe card for exact amounts.

    A whole butternut squash on a marble counter.
    • butternut squash: I use a medium-sized squash, about 2 lbs.
    • oil: I use extra virgin olive oil for flavor.
    • salt and pepper: use a good amount of salt and pepper so your squash is seasoned properly. You can season it after baking again, once you've tasted it for seasoning.

    Substitutions

    • seasoning: you can add ground spices to your squash before roasting it. Try adding some paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme leaves.
    • spice mix: Want to try a spice mix? I have easy recipes for spice mixes that work great on roasted veggies. Try my Everyday Seasoning Mix, Greek Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Southwest Seasoning, or my Taco Seasoning. 2-3 teaspoons should do.

    How to Roast Butternut Squash

    Prep Tips

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat

    The trickiest part is cutting the squash. Use a sharp knife and cut off the base of the squash first so you can use it to keep the squash stable while you cut it in half.

    You can peel the squash first or cut it first. I usually cut it first and scoop the seeds out and then peel it.

    Butternut squash pieces on a cutting board.
    1. Slice the bottom end off of the squash.
    2. Stand it up on the flat cut end and very carefully cut down the middle.
    3. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
    4. Peel the squash using a vegetable peeler in quick, short motions.
    Butternut squash cubes in a bowl.

    5. Cut the squash into cubes and then toss it in oil, salt, and pepper. You can add any other seasoning you like here. Try some of my Everyday Spice Mix, two to three teaspoons should do.

    Butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet.
    Roasted butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet.

    6. Arrange the squash on a baking sheet. You can line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easier cleanup. Bake the squash cubes for about 30 minutes or until a fork slides in easily. This will depend on the size of the cubes. If you cut them smaller, check the squash sooner.

    Roasted butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet.

    Tips for roasting squash

    • cubes: cutting the squash into cubes makes it easy to add flavor and quick to cook. When you're cutting a squash you'll probably get some interesting shapes where the squash is rounded or where the seeds were scooped out. It's fine, just try to cut the cubes all roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
    • flavor: add your favorite spices or dried herbs before baking. I have several spice mix recipes that are perfect for roasting vegetables.
    • peel or not peel? the peel on a butternut squash is edible but I prefer to peel it off before roasting.
    • good for you: Butternut Squash is a very good source of Vitamin A, which is good for vision, and skin health. It's also a good source of Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

    What to use roasted butternut squash cubes for

    You can use roasted butternut squash cubes in many different recipes. I like to keep them in the fridge and add them to my grain bowls. You can also use these cubes in one of my favorite hummus recipes, my Curried Butternut Squash Hummus, or my Butternut Squash + Bean Burgers.

    Storage

    Store roasted butternut squash cubes in a covered container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

    FAQs

    Do you need to peel butternut squash before roasting?

    You don't need to peel butternut squash before roasting because the peel is edible but I prefer to peel it.

    Recipe

    A whole butternut squash on a marble counter.

    How to Roast Butternut Squash

    Jacqueline Piper
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    Roasted butternut squash cubes seasoned with salt and pepper, ready to eat or use in other recipes.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment paper or
    • Silicone Mat

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 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)
    • Cut the bottom off of the squash, giving it a flat end to stand on. Stand the squash on that flat end and then cut it through the middle.
      Cut each squash half in half again, separating the part with the seeds from the solid part of the squash.
      Peel the squash and then scoop the seeds out.
    • Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes. Try the get the pieces as evenly sized as you can.
    • Lay the squash cubes on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Add any other spices or spice mixes you want at this point.
    • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a fork pierces a cube easily.

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    Notes

    Try adding your favorite spice mix to the squash cubes before baking.
    Check the squash earlier if you cut smaller cubes. Let it bake longer if you cut larger cubes.
    Store leftover squash in the fridge in a covered container for 4-5 days.

    Nutrition

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

    Nutrition Disclaimer

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

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    This post was originally posted on June 6, 2016.

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