How to Roast Butternut Squash

How to Roast Butternut Squash

from theforkedspoon.com
50 min
4 servings

Learning How to Roast Butternut Squash is quick and easy. Delicious served as a side or tossed in and among all your favorite fall recipes, Butternut Squash is a fall must-have and an easy substitute for pumpkin.

Ingredients

  • 1 Butternut squash
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil or melted butter
  • salt + pepper (to taste)
  • Brown sugar (if desired)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Using a large sturdy knife, cut your butternut squash in half lengthwise.

  3. 3

    Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits with a spoon and discard or save for later (if you're planning on roasting them).

  4. 4

    Transfer the butternut squash, cut-side-up into a baking dish and brush with olive oil or melted butter, coating the entire surface of the squash.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper and brown sugar (if desired).

  6. 6

    Roast in the oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until soft, and fork-tender.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and allow to cool. Scoop flesh from the kin and enjoy plain or in your favorite recipes.