Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

Roasted Butternut Squash is one of those simple pleasures that I look forward to every Fall and Winter.

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Roasting butternut squash caramelizes the sugars in the squash and deepens its flavor.

Ingredients

– Butternut squash – Extra virgin olive oil – Salt – Black pepper – Fresh herbs (optional) – Honey or maple syrup (optional) TOTAL PREP TIME: 45mins. TOTAL PREP TIME: 45mins. NO. OF SERVINGS: 6pax NO. OF SERVINGS: 6pax Get Recipe

NOTE: Depending on the size of the squash that you use, you will have 2-3 cups of roasted butternut squash pieces. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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First, cut off the ends of the squash and peel the entire squash with a strong vegetable peeler.

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Next, slice the squash in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch slices.

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Spread the squash slices out onto a baking sheet covered in foil.

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Toss the slices in 3 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper.

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Finally, arrange the squash into an even layer and bake for 30 mins in a 400F oven, turning the squash once after 15 minutes of roasting.

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