How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang at a lower price.

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

Use a fork to prick several holes in the skin of the butternut squash. Microwave on high for 3 minutes to soften slightly. Let cool until safe to handle.

Peel the squash, cut in half, remove seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes.

Place cubed squash in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper, tossing until evenly coated.

Spread squash in a single layer on an 18×13-inch baking sheet.

Roast for 40–50 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until squash is tender and lightly caramelized.

Serve warm.

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