Description
Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash is a delightful autumn dish that combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with rich brown sugar and warm spices. This easy recipe creates tender, caramelized cubes that serve as a stunning side for any occasion, from holiday feasts to weeknight dinners. With its vibrant color and delicious flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm as a side dish or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup (120g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg