Perfect Roasted Butternut Squash
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
(6)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 small-to-medium (2 to 2 ½ pounds) butternut squash, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Step 2
Place the cubed butternut squash on your rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle it with the olive oil and sprinkle it with the salt. Toss until the cubes are lightly and evenly coated in oil, then arrange them in a single layer.
Step 3
Roast for 35 to 55 minutes, tossing after 20 minutes, until they are starting to turn golden on the edges and tender when pierced through with a fork. Use as desired.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Roast butternut squash in a relatively hot oven. As with most other roasted vegetables, 425 degrees Fahrenheit is perfect.
Butternut squash varies considerably in size and moisture content, so timing can vary! One cubed butternut squash could need as little as 35 minutes or as long as 55 minutes in the oven.
Your hands might feel or look funny afterward. 'Squash hands' is a thing, and I’ve experienced it myself. When my skin comes into contact with cut squash, it feels tight with a weird orangey film that seems impossible to wash off. It’s a common occurrence with generally mild symptoms. You can wear disposable gloves to prevent it altogether.
