Honey Roasted Butternut Squash: 30-Minute Fall Favorite
This recipe for Honey Roasted Butternut Squash is a simple and elegant fall side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make, bringing a warm and welcoming feeling to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the squash before roasting.
- If you don’t have honey, maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken, pork, or a hearty salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Sugar: Approximately 20g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Protein: Approximately 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
