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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

Butternut squash, a type of winter squash, is an October Foods of the Month. Did you know that 1 cup of cubed butternut squash has almost 300% of the daily requirement for Vitamin A? It is also a naturally low-fat, high-fiber food.

There are many ways to use butternut squash in your cooking, but one of our favorites might be the most simple. Roasting cubed butternut squash with a little bit of brown sugar makes an excellent side dish for your fall meals. Add some grated cheese for a delicious flavor combination!

Try this quick healthy recipe for simple roasted butternut squash for dinner tonight! Click To Tweet

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients

1 packaged butternut squash, cubed (you can find this in the produce section of your supermarket)

Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

Sprinkle of brown sugar (optional)

Low-fat cheese, for topping (optional, we used cheddar)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Lay butternut squash cubes in a glass baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  3. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, until tender.
  4. Add grated cheese and serve as a dinner side!

Try this simple roasted butternut squash for dinner tonight!

 

You may also enjoy these butternut squash pasta ideas or this recipe for apples and butternut squash pan roasted chicken. Enjoy!

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