Description
This recipe for The Best Roasted Spiced Butternut Squash is a flavorful and easy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The combination of warm spices like cinnamon, paprika, and cumin adds a delicious twist to the sweet butternut squash. Whether served on its own or added to salads or tacos, this roasted squash is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Butternut Squash:
- 1 large butternut squash (about 2½ pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss squash with seasonings: In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the squash: Spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized on the edges.
- Serve: Serve warm as a side dish or add to grain bowls, salads, or tacos.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cut squash from the store.
- Add a drizzle of maple syrup before roasting for a slightly sweet twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
