30-Min Irresistible Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash
This roasted butternut squash is a cozy, caramelized side dish made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and olive oil. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for fall dinners, holiday tables, or a healthy weekday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1medium butternut squash (about2lbs), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 tbspbrown sugar
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1/4 tspblack pepper
- 1/4 tspground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Peel and cube butternut squash into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss squash with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cubes.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar.
Add chopped pecans halfway through roasting for extra crunch.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 2g