Name: Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 1 tbsp grapeseed oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper; 1 dash nutmeg

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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

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Ingredients

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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

1 butternut squash(medium, peeled and deseeded, about 20 oz. per squash)

1 tbsp grapeseed oil(or olive oil)

½ tsp salt

⅛ tsp black pepper

1 dash nutmeg(optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Chop the butternut squash into 3/4-inch cubes and arrange in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan.

Drizzle the squash with oil. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, if using. Use a rubber spatula to toss the squash until it is evenly coated in the oil.

Roast the squash on the middle rack of oven for 15 minutes.

Open the oven door and stir the squash on the tray, then continue to roast until squash is fork-tender and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Check to see that squash is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-roast Drying Technique 💧
Pat the cut squash surfaces completely dry with paper towels before oiling to ensure caramelization rather than steaming, creating a golden, crispy exterior.
Strategic Spice Layering 🌶️
Toast the nutmeg lightly in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing with oil to bloom its essential oils, intensifying its warm, complex flavor profile.
Cut Size Consistency 🔪
Cut butternut squash into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking throughout; uneven pieces will result in some being undercooked while others turn mushy.
Oil Coating Method 🫒
Toss squash pieces in grapeseed oil using your hands rather than a spoon to ensure every surface receives an even, light coating for optimal browning.
Temperature and Timing Sweet Spot ⏱️
Roast at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, for perfectly caramelized exterior and creamy interior without drying out the flesh.