Why You’ll Love this Butternut Squash Recipe
Fall Vibes: Squash is one of my favorite fall treats. I love it roasted and tossed on top of a salad or as a side dish. This version is a fun mix of sweet and spicy that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Roasted butternut squash goes perfectly alongside pork tenderloin with apples and onions. Spicy Sweet: The combination of spicy and sweet is irresistible. I’ve put this squash in a farro salad with bacon and it’s unbelievable. (Also – if you like spicy sweet, you have to try these spiced pecans!) Great on a special day or a normal day: This would also be a great side dish for Thanksgiving if you’re looking to do something a little different. But it’s also great on an average weeknight.
Prepping Butternut Squash
Let’s be real here for a minute. Peeling and dicing butternut squash may just be the worst kitchen task ever. It takes forever, your hands get that weird film on them, and you can consider yourself very lucky if you finish the task with all ten fingers intact. (HINT: You can buy it already prepped from Costco!)
A few more roasted butternut squash basics
If you’re looking for a whole butternut squash recipe (for a mash or soup), you can easily cook butternut squash in the slow cooker! Learning how to roast squash is so easy — you can learn some more basics here such as how to roast acorn squash and how to cook delicata squash, or how to cook kabocha squash.
More Roasted Vegetables
If you are obsessed with roasting vegetables like I am, I have a lot of great recipes for you to try, or you can check out my entire collection of roasted vegetables!
Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Nutmeg Roasted Mushrooms with Balsamic, Thyme and Dijon Roasted Delicata Squash Maple Cayenne Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil
Quick-Start Guide!
