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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Side Dishes

    How To Roast Butternut Squash

    Published: Oct 9, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: May 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Learn how to easily roast butternut squash! Two methods are featured: how to roast a butternut squash whole, or cubed. You need just 4 simple ingredients, and the result is so easy and versatile! You can eat roasted butternut squash by itself, dip it into a sauce of your choice, or even use it to make butternut squash mac and cheese.

    How to roast butternut squash

    If you’ve been here for any length of time, you know that I love butternut squash and pumpkin! Especially during fall and winter, they’re one of my favorite ingredients to use in a whole range of recipes. You can keep them simple, or use to make a more intricate dish for a crowd-pleasing dinner.

    Knowing how to roast butternut squash is an essential skill for any home cook. But if you love vegan cooking specifically, it’s even more important! Baked butternut squash is delicious by itself as a side dish or snack. But you can also use it to make everything from a ‘cheesy’ butternut squash sauce, to a comforting soup.

    Roasted whole butternut squash

    Today, I’ll be sharing my two favorite methods of roasting butternut squash: whole, and as cubes. Both are super easy to follow, and you will love the resulting seasonal deliciousness!

    What’s to love about butternut squash?

    Butternut squash is simply one of my favorite ingredients! It’s:

    Baked butternut squash cubes
    • Accessible and easy to find. It’s also a great alternative to pumpkin if your local supermarket doesn’t carry the latter. You can find it pretty much the whole year round too, not just during the colder seasons.
    • Budget-friendly. In general, butternut squash is sold for a pretty affordable price. 
    • Incredibly delicious! Butternut squash has a naturally subtle sweet flavor, which also isn’t too overpowering. Even picky eaters will enjoy dishes involving butternut squash. 
    • Versatile. You can use it in a whole range of recipes, from soups and stews to vegan cheese sauces and even in desserts. Given that it’s a great alternative to baking pumpkin, you can also use it to make pumpkin purée if you can’t find canned pumpkin for pumpkin bread.

    Ingredients you need

    Roasting butternut squash requires just four simple ingredients. These are:

    Roasted butternut squash on a baking tray
    • Butternut squash. Try to pick a squash that is heavy for its size, as that’s a great indication of ripeness.
    • Olive oil. This helps to give the baked butternut squash an incredibly rich and deep flavor. You can also use any other neutral oil of your choice. I wouldn’t recommend using coconut oil because the flavor is too strong.
    • Salt and pepper. You can adjust the amount you use according to taste, and add more at the end right before serving.

    How to roast butternut squash whole

    This is the easiest method of baking butternut squash and requires very little work. No peeling needed!

    Start by preheating a conventional oven to 350 degrees F/400 degrees C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.

    Butternut squash on a wooden board
    Butternut squash halves on a baking tray

    Next, cut the butternut squash in half. You can remove the top and bottom to make this easier. Next, scoop out the seeds and discard them, or save them for roasting.

    Now lay the butternut squash flat side up on the baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.

    Seasoned butternut squash halves on a baking tray
    Baked butternut squash with rosemary

    Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until fully fork tender. Around half way through the baking process, I like to add some fresh rosemary. You can then go ahead and serve, seasoning with extra salt and pepper if you wish.

    How to roast butternut squash cubes

    This method requires a little bit more work, but it’s the best option if you plan on using the roasted butternut squash in another recipe.

    Butternut squash on a wooden board
    Butternut squash with seeds

    As above, start by preheating a conventional oven to 350 degrees F/400 degrees C and lining a large baking tray with parchment paper

    Now remove the top and bottom off the butternut squash. Next, cut it in half horizontally, and then one again vertically.

    Butternut squash pieces on a board
    Butternut squash cubes

    Remove the seeds from the bottom half of the butternut squash, and discard/save them. You can now go ahead and use either a knife or a vegetable peeler to peel the butternut squash. If you plan to serve the butternut squash cubes by themselves rather than, for instance, blending them into a sauce, you can also skip the peeling part.

    Next, lay each section flat side down, and cut it lengthwise into rectangles. Then, turn them around and cut at a 90 degree angle to make the butternut squash cubes.

    Seasoned butternut squash cubes in a mixing bowl
    Butternut squash cubes on a baking tray

    Transfer the butternut squash cubes to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix together thoroughly.

    Arrange the butternut squash cubes on the baking tray in a single layer and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until fully fork-tender.

    Tips and variations

    Adjust the seasoning. You can add any other spices of your choice depending on your preference. For instance, add paprika or cayenne pepper for extra spice. Dry herbs such as oregano or thyme will make your kitchen smell amazing!

    Baked butternut squash half on a plate

    Add sweetness. You can add maple syrup, or sprinkle some coconut sugar before roasting the butternut squash.

    Baking time. Keep in mind that the time it will take for the butternut squash to cook through fully will depend on the size/the size of the cubes.

    How to store roasted butternut squash

    In the fridge: You can keep roasted butternut squash in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Eat cold, or reheat in the microwave.

    In the freezer: I would not recommend freezing roasted butternut squash. However, you can keep raw butternut squash cubes in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw fully before seasoning and baking as normal. 

    How to serve roasted butternut squash

    • As a side dish: baked butternut squash pairs really well with dishes such as tempeh 'ribs', miso-glazed tofu steaks and vegan nut roast.
    • In a sauce: you can make a delicious and ‘cheesy’ vegan sauce using roasted butternut squash and make butternut squash pasta! You can then serve it with pasta, as a dip or even as a salad dressing.
    • In a salad: mix the roasted butternut squash with any vegetables and grains of your choice for an amazingly wholesome meal. I would recommend using spicy cashew cream as a dressing to level it up even more!
    • You can't go wrong with making a spicy butternut squash soup, or a comforting butternut squash risotto.
    Baked butternut squash cubes

    If you try out making roasted butternut squash, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and leave your feedback in the comments below together with a star rating!

    How To Roast A Butternut Squash

    Learn how to easily roast butternut squash! Two methods are featured: how to roast a butternut squash whole, or cubed. You need just 4 simple ingredients, and the result is so easy and versatile! You can eat roasted butternut squash by itself, dip it into a sauce of your choice, or even use it to make butternut squash mac and cheese.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: butternut squash, cooking tips, earth of maria, Olive oil, to move
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 147kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Conventional oven
    • Baking tray
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 large butternut squash (around 4 cups cubed and peeled)
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt or to taste
    • ½ tsp black pepper or to taste

    Instructions

    To roast a whole butternut squash

    • Preheat a conventional oven to 350 degrees F/400 degrees C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Cut the butternut squash in half. You can remove the top and bottom to make this easier.
      1 large butternut squash
    • Scoop out the seeds and discard them, or save them for roasting.
    • Lay the butternut squash flat side up on the baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
      2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
    • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until fully fork tender*.

    To roast butternut squash cubes

    • Preheat a conventional oven to 350 degrees F/400 degrees C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper
    • Remove the top and bottom of the butternut squash. Next, cut it in half horizontally, and then once again vertically.
      1 large butternut squash
    • Remove the seeds from the bottom half of the butternut squash, and discard/save them. Now use either a knife or a vegetable peeler to peel the butternut squash.
      1 large butternut squash
    • Lay each section flat side down, and cut it lengthwise into rectangles. Then, turn them around and cut at a 90 degree angle to make the butternut squash cubes.
      1 large butternut squash
    • Transfer the butternut squash cubes to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix together thoroughly.
      2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 large butternut squash
    • Arrange the butternut squash cubes on the baking tray in a single layer and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until fully fork-tender.

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    Notes

    *Keep in mind that baking times will depend on the size of the butternut squash.
    How to store roasted butternut squash
    In the fridge: You can keep roasted butternut squash in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Eat cold, or reheat in the microwave.
    In the freezer: I would not recommend freezing roasted butternut squash. However, you can keep raw butternut squash cubes in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw fully before seasoning and baking as normal. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 19933IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
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