Are you not really feeling potatoes this year? Dice up a butternut squash and roast it as a starchy side instead! Or try butternut squash instead of sweet potatoes smothered with marshmallows.
Butternut squash is low in calories but loaded with important nutrients.
Squash is among the oldest known crops, dating back 10,000 years to Mexico and Central America. The taste of butternut squash is fairly mild, somewhat sweet, and a little bit nutty. Its flavor may remind you of a cross between a sweet potato and a carrot or turnip.
One serving of butternut squash is roughly 87% water, which can help keep you hydrated. It’s good for your immunity. Like other orange-colored fruits and vegetables, butternut squash is full of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. Your body converts them to vitamin A, which is important for your immune system.
How to make Sweet Roasted Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 8–10 fresh sage leaves, chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler or a small paring knife.
- Slice in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds; discard the seeds or save for later (see below).
- Chop the squash into 3⁄4″ chunks. Toss with the olive oil, maple syrup, and sage (if using); season with salt and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast until lightly browned on the outside and soft and tender all the way through, about 30 minutes.
- If you like, add the seeds during the last 10 minutes for an extra layer of crunch.
Check Out a Couple of Other Butternut Squash Recipes
1. Butternut Squash Soup recipe:
Butternut Squash Soup is super-easy to make, naturally gluten-free and vegan, and so incredibly cozy and delicious. View recipe here
2. Wild Rice Topped Butternut Squash: This fiber filled, flavorful, dish will make everyone oh and ah this Thanksgiving. This squash dish will pack a punch full of flavor and nutrients and its midwestern-inspired roots will bring some culture to the table. View the recipe here.
3. Squash and Brussels Sprouts Panzanella: Fall Panzanella Salad-bread salad with butternut squash, brussels sprouts, dried cherries, pepitas, goat cheese, and kale. This easy fall salad is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving! View recipe here
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