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How to Roast Butternut Squash

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Roast Butternut Squash

How to Roast Butternut Squash

As the days get cooler, at least here in North America, winter squash is especially delicious. This recipe uses butternut squash which warms the tummy and it's good for you too.

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Start with your butternut squash.

Start with your butternut squash.

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Line a cookie sheet with foil.

Line a cookie sheet with foil.

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Preheat the Evan to 350°F.

Preheat the Evan to 350°F.

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Cut off the two ends of the squash.

Cut off the two ends of the squash.

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Peel the squash. The skin is pretty tough so I just used a knife because none of my peelers worked very well.

Peel the squash. The skin is pretty tough so I just used a knife because none of my peelers worked very well.

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Cut into cubes and put into a bowl.

Cut into cubes and put into a bowl.

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Add salt…(I'm not giving any specific measurements here. Just add spice to your taste)...

Add salt…(I'm not giving any specific measurements here. Just add spice to your taste)...

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and pepper...

and pepper...

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and garlic powder...

and garlic powder...

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and chili flakes...

and chili flakes...

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and olive oil. Toss in any other spices that you especially like (see the supplies list for some of the optional spices and herbs that can be used with butternut squash).

and olive oil. Toss in any other spices that you especially like (see the supplies list for some of the optional spices and herbs that can be used with butternut squash).

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Mix well - go on, use your hands - it's the best way to make sure each piece is coated well.

Mix well - go on, use your hands - it's the best way to make sure each piece is coated well.

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Spread the squash on the cookie sheet.

Spread the squash on the cookie sheet.

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Into the oven…

Into the oven…

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Then about 30 minutes later, the squash comes out of the oven.

Then about 30 minutes later, the squash comes out of the oven.

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I love cilantro so i chopped up and garnished the squash with this delicious herb. But you can choose whatever herb you like or none at all. Yum! Healthy and delicious!

I love cilantro so i chopped up and garnished the squash with this delicious herb. But you can choose whatever herb you like or none at all. Yum! Healthy and delicious!

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Butternut squash

Salt

Pepper

Garlic powder

Chili flakes

Olive oil

Optional spices & herbs:

Cilantro

Cumin

Sage

Tonio Dd

Brava!!

Tonio Dd 7 months ago

Felicia Gustin

Let me know what you think Serene!

(author) 7 months ago

Serene Snapguider

I have never cooked squash! Am encouraged to do so now! Thank you 😄

Serene Snapguider 7 months ago

Felicia Gustin

Ah, thyme and rosemary! I will have to try those too! Thanks for the great idea!

(author) 7 months ago

Putri Chaerul

love butternut squash! making this with olive oil, thyme and rosemary .. yumm thanx for sharing :)

Putri Chaerul 7 months ago

Amalia Mesa-Gustin

Yum! Definitely making this.

Amalia Mesa-Gustin 7 months ago

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