30-Min Irresistible Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Recipe
This 30-Minute Irresistible Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut is a simple and delicious side dish featuring tender, caramelized butternut squash coated with a sweet and subtly spiced brown sugar glaze. Perfectly roasted to bring out natural sweetness and a delightful cinnamon aroma, it pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting the squash to tender, caramelized perfection.
- Prepare Squash: Peel the butternut squash carefully and cut it into 1-inch cubes, which will help them cook evenly and develop a nice caramelized surface.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the cubed squash with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon until every piece is well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned squash cubes evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer, allowing them room to roast evenly without steaming.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is fork-tender and beautifully caramelized with a golden brown color.
- Serve Warm: Remove the squash from the oven and serve immediately while warm as a flavorful side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- You can swap brown sugar with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- For a vegan option, confirm the brown sugar is vegan-friendly.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to enhance the warm spice flavor.
- Use fresh butternut squash for best flavor; frozen can be used but may yield softer texture.
- Ensure cubes are evenly sized for uniform roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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