Name: Roasted Butternut Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; ½ large purple onion; 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (minced); 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (minced); ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin); salt (to taste); black pepper

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Discover the joy of healthy cooking with this simple and delicious Roasted Butternut Squash recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant side dish combines the sweet, caramelized flavors of butternut squash with aromatic rosemary, thyme, and purple onions.

I’ve had this butternut squash hanging out in the fridge for a couple of weeks now, and every time I opened the veggie drawer, he would look at me expectedly causing me all kinds of guilt. You ever do that, buy loads of vegetables with the new resolve to cook healthier or to try new veggies? But every evening the crisp asparagus calls out to you or that easy lettuce kit winks at you and you ignore some of the more challenging vegetables? If you are like me, one of the main reasons you do this is because you want to serve your family “The Best”. You know you can rock that asparagus and that salad kit but are unsure how to make the best-roasted butternut squash for instance.

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And in the past I have had limited experience with butternut squash because I do lean away from the most challenging of vegetables. But now I have learned and I must confess, butternut squash is not a hard vegetable to conquer, it’s doesn’t take up that much extra time and it’s so delicious! And it’s kinda funny as in all things, once you dive in, you wonder what took you so long.

But it’s easier than you would think to rock your dinner table with our easy, 30-minute Roasted Butternut Squash recipe. Boasting the mouthwatering flavors of rosemary, thyme, and caramelized onions, this dish will be your new go-to side-dish. And roasting the squash brings out the sweetness of the squash as it caramelizes. It’s perfect for elevating your dinner table, this easy recipe will turn that intimidating squash in your veggie drawer into a gourmet masterpiece. Dive into this guilt-free, flavorful adventure and make it your new go-to side dish!

Butternut Squash with Rosemary Recipe:

Ingredients:

Butternut Squash
½ large Purple Onion
1 Tablespoon fresh Rosemary, minced
1 Tablespoon fresh Thyme, minced
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Additional Rosemary Springs for garnish, optional

Equipment Needed:

Potato Peeler or Sharp Knife
Baking Sheet

🥣 Recipe Tips

Choose a Ripe Butternut Squash: Select a squash that feels heavy for its size with a firm, matte skin and no soft spots. A ripe squash will have a deeper orange flesh, enhancing the sweetness and flavor when roasted.
Uniform Cutting for Even Cooking: Cut the butternut squash into evenly sized bite-sized pieces to ensure consistent roasting. This prevents smaller pieces from overcooking while larger ones remain underdone, resulting in perfectly caramelized squash.
Enhance Flavor with Fresh Herbs: Use fresh rosemary and thyme as specified, and consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder to the seasoning mix for an extra depth of flavor. Toss the squash thoroughly to evenly distribute the herbs and olive oil for maximum taste.

How to Roast Butternut Squash:

With a sharp knife peel entire squash and cut into half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to clean out all the seeds and pulp.

Chop the squash into bite-size pieces, place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. You want enough olive oil that the squash has a fine layer but the oil is not puddled in the bottom of the bowl. Add salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary, then toss well to coat evenly.

This beautiful orange butternut squash with rosemary, thyme and seasonings is already looking delicious and we haven’t even cooked it yet.

roasting chunks of butternut squash and onions

Spread the squash on a baking sheet, sprinkle with chopped onions. Be sure and do not crowd the squash, we want them to roast not steam. Roast for about 20-25 minutes in a 450-degree oven.

Serve with additional fresh rosemary as a garnish. Say goodbye to challenging vegetables and hello to your new cooking adventure with this roasted butternut squash.

After preparing this Roasted Butternut Squash recipe, I’m thrilled with how simple and rewarding it was to transform a humble squash into a vibrant, flavorful side dish. The caramelized sweetness of the squash, paired with the aromatic rosemary and thyme, creates a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes. It’s a delicious reminder that tackling new vegetables can be both easy and incredibly satisfying—definitely a recipe to keep in regular rotation!

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