Roasted Butternut Squash

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Butternut squash is delicious prepared in so many different ways. But, roasted… wow! It’s so delicious that it barely even needs seasoning.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with alpha-gal, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed when it comes to holiday recipes. Don’t worry. There are plenty of things for you to eat, too. If you’re not new to this crazy thing, And the good news is you don’t have to substitute anything in this roasted butternut squash recipe.

If you want to save some time, look for pre-cut, peeled butternut squash cubes.

Here’s to enjoying a delicious and quick breakfast, and here’s to overcoming alpha-gal because we are more than conquerors in Christ and He is our healer!

Roasted Butternut Squash

Yield: 12 Servings

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Peel butternut squash. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Cut halves into 1-inch slices, then cut slices into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Combine butternut squash cubes, olive oil, and garlic in a large bowl and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven until squash is lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes.

NUTRITION FACTS:

  • SERVING SIZE: 4
  • CALORIES: 177
  • Total Fat 7g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Sodium 11mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 30g
  • Dietary Fiber 5g
  • Total Sugars 6g
  • Protein 3g
  • Vitamin C 54mg
  • Calcium 125mg
  • Iron 2mg
  • Potassium 905mg

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for the most accurate results.