Roasted Butternut Squash
100kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds peeled and cubed butternut squash (about an inch chunks)
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt store-bought (add more according to your liking)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place cubed butternut squash, garlic salt, olive oil, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Use clean hands or kitchen tongs to mix everything together, making sure the butternut squash gets seasoned on all sides.
- Now, transfer the mixture onto a large, prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast it in the oven for about 25-30 minutes. Flip the cubed butternut squash and rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories100kcalCarbohydrates18gProtein2gFat4gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat0.4gMonounsaturated Fat3gSodium200mgPotassium536mgFiber3gSugar3gVitamin A16074IUVitamin C32mgCalcium74mgIron1mg
Notes
Creating Your Own Garlic Salt at Home: If store-bought garlic salt isn't your thing, you can still get that wonderful garlic taste by making your own using garlic powder and kosher salt. It's incredibly easy – for every 2 teaspoons of garlic salt needed, just mix 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (or 1 tablespoon of minced garlic) with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (or ¾ teaspoon of sea salt). That's it! You'll have your very own homemade garlic salt mix to use!
Uniform Size: Cut the butternut squash into similar sizes. This helps them cook evenly, all at the same time and pace.
Choose the Right Baking Sheet Size: Your baking sheet must provide enough space for butternut squash pieces to avoid overlapping, ensuring a crispy outside and tender inside. Using a small sheet can result in less crispiness and potential mushiness.