Name: Roasted Butternut Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp maple syrup ((any kind)); 1/8 tsp cinnamon

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As autumn sweeps in, roasting a butternut squash brings warmth and comfort to our kitchens! This delightful veggie shines as a side dish or adds a lovely richness to soups. Plus, don’t miss out on roasting the seeds—they make for a delicious, crunchy snack. Enjoy the seasonal flavors!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 65 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

butternut squash
olive oil
maple syrup, any kind
cinnamon

Olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, butternut squash on the counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: With a sharp knife, carefully cut the butternut squash lengthwise. Remove seeds and orange guts. *Save seeds for roasting. (optional). Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 425º F. Place the butternut squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Using a basting brush, apply the olive oil to the halves of the butternut squash. Equally, apply the maple or sugar-free syrup and cinnamon to both halves. Bake for 55 minutes or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh. Enjoy!

Basting brush dipped into olive oil on the counter

Adding maple syrup to squash on a baking sheet

Finished roasted butternut squash on a lined baking sheet

Tips:

*Caution: Butternut squash will be hot when removed from the oven.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasting a butternut squash is a sure sign of autumn approaching. It's very versatile, and can be eaten as a side dish or added to soups.

Tara

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Equipment

sharp knife
Parchment paper or foil
baking sheet
basting brush (optional)

Ingredients

1 butternut squash
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp maple syrup (any kind)
1/8 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

With a sharp knife, carefully cut the butternut squash lengthwise. Remove seeds and orange guts. *Save seeds for roasting. (optional)
Preheat the oven to 425º F. Place the butternut squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Using a basting brush, apply the olive oil to the halves of the butternut squash. Equally, apply the maple or sugar-free syrup and cinnamon to both halves. Bake for 55 minutes or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh. Enjoy!