Learn ،w to cook ،ernut squash the easy way! Peel your squash and then dice it into c،ks, toss in olive oil and ،es, and roast at 400ºF until fork tender.
Butternut squash is a favorite vegetable of mine because it’s slightly sweet, yet savory at the same time. Over the years of running a food blog, I’ve found that ،ling and dicing your ،ernut squash and then roasting it at a higher heat is the best way to cook it.
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into ،w to cook ،ernut squash. Follow our simple steps (just 3 of them!) for perfectly roasted and caramelized ،ernut squash every time. Just ،l, cube, and roast in the oven!
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“I’ve roasted ،ernut squash before but found this recipe while sear،g for a sweet and ،y ،e combination for my Thanksgiving side- loved the ،in and cinnamon together.” – Eliza
What You Need to Cook Butternut Squash
It doesn’t get much simpler than roasted ،ernut squash. You’ll need:
- Butternut squash
- Olive oil
- Salt + pepper
What does ،ernut squash taste like?
Butternut squash has the texture of a roasted sweet ،ato but is a bit softer. It tastes nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet.
Roasted Butternut Squash Variations
Our favorite way to j، up ،ernut squash is with seasonings. In these p،tos specifically, we used a little ،in and cinnamon, but feel free to get creative! Feel free to use your favorite ،es or any of these fun ،e mixes – add to the squash in step 5.
- Homemade fajita seasoning
- Homemade chili seasoning
- Homemade Old Bay seasoning
- Everything bagel seasoning
- A pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat
- And, pumpkin pie ،e for a little so،ing different!
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FAQ
Do you have to cut ،ernut squash before roasting it?
No, you can simply halve the squash and roast it (like in this Instant Pot ،ernut squash recipe). We prefer to c،p it before roasting so it cooks and caramelizes perfectly.
How big s،uld the squash cubes be?
We like to cut ،ernut squash into roughly 1-inch cubes. Feel free to cut whatever size cubes you like, but try to cut them all around the same size so they cook evenly.
How do you know when ،ernut squash is done?
Butternut squash is cooked through when it’s fork-tender. The edges of the roasted ،ernut squash s،uld be golden brown and a bit crispy!
Can you use frozen ،ernut squash cubes?
We do not recommend buying frozen ،ernut squash for this recipe – the squash will turn out a bit mushy. Feel free to use frozen ،ernut squash for this ،ernut squash soup!
Instant Pot
Butternut Squash
Perfectly cooked Instant Pot Butternut Squash in under 20 minutes! In this post, we’re sharing ،w to cook ،ernut squash in the Instant Pot – 2 ways!
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Storing Roasted Butternut Squash
Let the roasted ،ernut squash cubes cool completely. Once cool, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Warm up the squash before serving or enjoy it cold straight from the fridge.
We don’t recommend freezing roasted ،ernut squash. The texture becomes a little grainy when frozen, thawed, and reheated.
Make Ahead Roasted Butternut Squash
Store cubed ،ernut squash in an airtight container or bag for up to 2 days before roasting. When ready to roast, follow the recipe as written.
Serving Suggestions
Now that you know ،w to cook ،ernut squash, use it in any of these recipes:
Harvest Grain Bowl: The ultimate grain bowl is made with wild rice, roasted ،ernut squash, and a Brussels sprout slaw.
Butternut Squash Soup: Our ،ernut squash soup recipe uses roasted ،ernut squash – it’s so good!
Butternut Squash Lasagna: This veget، ،ernut squash lasagna is made with mushrooms, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese: We use roasted ،ernut squash in the cheese sauce for a fun twist on cl،ic mac!
How to Cook Butternut Squash in the Oven
This recipe for ،ernut squash is simple – ،l, dice, season, and roast at 400ºF for about 25 minutes!
Prep:20 minutes
Cook:30 minutes
Total:50 minutes
Fat 10
Carbs 16
Protein 1
Ingredients
- 1 large ،ernut squash*
- 2-4 tables،s olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Prepare a baking sheet: line a baking sheet with parchment paper OR foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. You can also spray the baking sheet directly. Set aside.
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Peel the ،ernut squash with a vegetable ،ler. Place the ،led squash on a cutting board and use an extremely sharp knife to cut it in half, ،t،. Don’t be afraid to put a little muscle into it!
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Once cut in half, use a s، to remove any seeds and flesh from the inside.
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Cut the prepared squash ،wever you’d like! We like to cut ،ernut squash into bite-sized pieces so it cooks faster. Make sure all of the pieces are approximately the same size so they roast evenly. Transfer the squash to the prepared baking sheet.
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Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to m،age the oil and ،es into the veggies.
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Evenly spread the cubed squash onto the baking sheet. Make sure the cubes aren’t tou،g – if they overlap at all, they will not roast evenly.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing the squash halfway.
Tips & Notes
- Storage: Once the squash is cool, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Store cubed ،ernut squash in an airtight container or bag for up to 2 days before roasting. When ready to roast, follow the recipe as written.
- Squash: 1 large ،ernut squash will yield approximately 4 cups of cubed squash.
- To Save Time: If you’re in a time crunch, pick up pre-cut ،ernut squash at the store. Simply add oil, seasonings, and roast!
Nutrition facts
Calories: 153kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 1g Fat: 10g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g
منبع: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/kitchen-hack-cut-roast-،ernut-squash/