By - Tiffany King
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Roasted Butternut Squash or Sweet Potatoes

 

Every time I make this easy side dish I think I’m going to take photos to share here.

And almost every time, I forget.  Or I’m in a hurry.  Or it’s completely dark outside and I don’t want to set up my photography lights.

Finally, I managed to snap a photo.  It’s not great, but it does give me a reason to share this recipe with you.

Really it’s just method more than recipe though.  It’s an easier version of Butternut Squash Skillet, which I love.

But instead of starting it in the skillet, I just toss the cubed squash with olive oil, several shakes of cinnamon, ginger, thyme, salt and pepper.

Then it gets poured onto a baking sheet and popped in the oven at 400 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.

The flavor is fantastic!  And it works equally well with sweet potatoes too.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash cut in cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/8 tsp ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss the squash with the oil and seasonings.
    Pour onto a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  • I love sweet porato but why when I roast a big batch does it go black? Want to use for a buffet salad for 60?

  • Made these last week using sweet potatoes!!!! So yummy! I liked that it changed the flavor up just a little for me. I usually just roast them in the oven with other veggies – olive oil and lemon 🙂 You are still my favorite blog for great recipes after following you for a few years!!!!!!!! You rock!

  • I LOVE BOTH SWEET POTATOES AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH. I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO SERVE ALL OUR FAVORITE VEGGIES. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

  • This is a general question but also pertains to this recipe….I absolutely can’t STAND thyme! Is there something I can substitute or is it ok to just leave it out?

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