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Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash
Easy, spicy roasted butternut squash: a perfect mix of sweet and heat, ideal for weeknights or holidays. Crispy, golden, and delicious!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Servings
Calories
200
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
2
lbs
butternut squash
/medium size
3
tablespoons
olive oil
1
teaspoon
paprika
½
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
adjust to your heat level
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
¼
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
First things first, let's get that oven hot! Preheat it to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the butternut squash, then cut it into pieces that are 1 inch thick.
In a large mixing bowl, add butternut squash pieces, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt and olive oil.
Toss well until the the butternut squash cubes are coated evenly with the spices.
Line with parchment paper, or lightly grease a baking sheet. And spread the butternut squash cubes in a single layer.
Place the baking sheet in the middle rack in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn crispy.
Serve as a side dish or as topping to a salad.
Nutrition
Calories:
200
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
27
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Sodium:
155
mg
|
Potassium:
824
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
24459
IU
|
Vitamin C:
48
mg
|
Calcium:
111
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg