Best Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe | Cait Straight Up

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt may contain trace minerals and is often less processed.

Dice the butternut squash and place it in a bowl.

Add a good amount of olive oil to the squash and stir to coat all pieces.

Add Himalayan pink salt and pepper to taste, adjusting oil if necessary.

In a separate bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, sage, thyme, and parsley to create a poultry blend.

Sprinkle the poultry blend over the butternut squash and stir to coat evenly.

Add one package of diced pancetta to the bowl (optional for a meat-free version).

Stir everything together until well mixed.

Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roast in the preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes until the squash is soft and roasted.

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