Chef's Notes
Butternut squash, a popular winter squash, with its nutty and sweet flavor doesn
Butternut squash is good with just a little seasoning or you can dress it up by adding cilantro, brown sugar, herbs or even maple syrup.
Roasting the Squash
Preheat oven to 400° F (200°C).
Peel the squash, cut it in half, scoop out and discard the seeds. Dice the squash into roughly 1" -inch cubes.
Place the squash into a bowl. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat.
Pour the squash onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes. The squash is ready when a knife easily slides into the center. Once done, taste for seasoning and adjust, if needed.
Step 1: Roasting the Squash
- 1 whole butternut squash
- 2 tbsp grapeseed or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper