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Two halves of Whole Roasted Butternut Squash

Whole Roasted Butternut Squash

Lightly seasoned butternut squash oven baked whole. The perfect Fall side dish that is easy to make, yummy and healthy!
4.98 from 40 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 64kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven at 400℉
  • Cut butternut squash lengthwise and remove seeds. (See pictures in post for directions on how to cut a whole butternut squash)
  • Place butternut squash skin side down, face side up on a baking dish or baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of butternut squash with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt, black pepper (optional) and brown sugar.
  • Bake for 45 - 60 minute. If butternut squash is small, check at the 40 minute mark. Butternut squash is ready when it is soft can be easily pierced with a fork.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9966IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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