Learn the best way to roast butternut squash and you can enjoy a healthy, delicious side all fall and winter long.
Often the simplest recipes are the best. Roasted butternut squash is an example. I typically peel & dice the top, skinny half of my butternut squash. But the rounder bottom half is full of seeds and not worth the trouble to de-seed, peel and chop this part of the squash. Instead, I save the bottom half and cut into 2 pieces, scoop out the seeds and roast! Here's my recipe, below (naturally Paleo & Gluten Free):
Super Simple Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- 2 butternut squash, top half removed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Rub the squash flesh with 1-2tsp fat of choice: olive oil, coconut oil or butter (toasted sesame oil is also nice!)
- Sprinkle w/ salt & pepper.
- Bake ~40 min or until squash is tender and pierces easily with a fork.
Notes
Recipes with Butternut Squash
While I love simple roasted butternut squash, I also enjoy getting creative with butternut squash recipes. Here are a few of my favorites!
Butternut Squash Muffins
These easy paleo butternut squash muffins are one of my favorite fall treats! Make a big batch and stash in the freezer for healthy treats all season long.
Beef & Butternut Squash Tagine
This sweet and savory dish is an excellent way to enjoy butternut squash.
Harvest Kale Salad
Alongside oranges, walnuts and pomegranate arils, butternut squash really brings this salad to the next level.
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