Description
Cozy brown sugar roasted butternut squash with a touch of cinnamon, olive oil, and caramelized edges—easy fall comfort food made from pantry staples.
Ingredients
Butternut squash, peeled and cubed – about 3 to 4 cups
Brown sugar – 2 tbsp
Cinnamon – ½ tsp
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss squash cubes in olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Spread evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Roast for 20 minutes, then toss or flip the cubes.
5. Roast for another 10–15 minutes until edges are caramelized.
6. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Add maple syrup for a richer sweetness.
Toss in fresh herbs like rosemary after roasting.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans near the end for crunch.
Pairs well with savory mains or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fall Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: roasted butternut squash, fall side dish, brown sugar squash